Transformative Therapies in Psychiatry

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This chapter explores a psychiatrist's journey as he reevaluates traditional mental health treatments following an impactful patient experience. It discusses the emerging roles of integrative medicine and substances like MDMA and ketamine in treating chronic trauma and mental health issues. The narrative highlights the challenges faced in psychiatry and the importance of evolving therapeutic practices to better address patients' needs.

Could psychedelics revolutionize mental health care? Psychiatrist Dr. Will Van Derveer openingly discusses his exploration of psychedelic-assisted therapies after becoming disillusioned with conventional treatments.

He details remarkable results using ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA for conditions like PTSD and depression. With the FDA's imminent decision on rescheduling MDMA, Van Derveer provides an inside look at these groundbreaking medicines' therapeutic potential. For those struggling with mental health issues, this candid conversation may reveal new hope.

You can find Will at: Website | Higher Practice Podcast | Episode Transcript

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