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Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris: The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health

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May 22, 2023
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Robin Carhart-Harris
Robin Carhart-Harris, a distinguished professor at UCSF, is a leading authority on psychedelics and their impact on mental health. In this discussion, he explores how compounds like psilocybin can reshape brain wiring and treat conditions such as depression and anorexia. He emphasizes the importance of safe therapeutic practices, including music and eye-masks, during journeys. The conversation also touches on microdosing versus macrodosing, the evolving legal landscape, and the transformative potential of psychedelics in enhancing brain connectivity and emotional resilience.
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INSIGHT

Psychedelics Reveal the Unconscious

  • Psychedelics reveal hidden aspects of the mind, similar to how dreams were viewed in psychoanalysis.
  • This revelation can involve repressed memories, trauma, or even transpersonal elements, potentially aiding psychotherapy.
INSIGHT

Microdosing May Be Placebo

  • Microdosing psychedelics may primarily be a placebo effect.
  • A study found that expectancy effects were more impactful than the actual microdose.
ADVICE

Trust, Let Go, Be Open

  • During psychedelic therapy, focus on "trust, let go, be open."
  • Trust builds therapeutic rapport, letting go reduces resistance, and being open encourages confrontation and inquisitiveness.
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