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Could psychedelics help patients in therapy? | Benjamin Lewis
Jul 5, 2024
Psychiatrist Benjamin Lewis discusses the potential of using psilocybin in therapy for treating depression and burnout. He emphasizes the positive impact of psychedelics on patient outcomes and the importance of integrating the psychedelic experience with therapy in a structured approach, particularly focusing on group therapy for cancer-related depression.
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- Psilocybin-assisted therapy aims to improve mental health conditions like depression and burnout.
- Group psilocybin-assisted therapy enhances connection and leads to sustained improvements in depressive symptoms.
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Psilocybin as a Treatment for Depression and Burnout
Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is showing promise in treating severe depression and burnout. Psychiatrist Benjamin Lewis explains that psilocybin-assisted therapy helps individuals suffering from depression associated with a cancer diagnosis and frontline healthcare workers experiencing burnout. The treatment aims at reconnecting individuals who feel disconnected from themselves, others, and the world, offering a renewed sense of connection and spirituality.
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