

Cassandra Vieten, Ph.D. - Beyond the Mind's Eye: Imagination as Medicine
Jan 13, 2025
Cassandra Vieten, a Clinical Professor and Director at UC San Diego, explores the transformative power of imagination in mental health. She dives into groundbreaking psilocybin research for phantom limb pain and discusses the broader implications of psychedelics on well-being. Insights on the 'overview effect' and how childhood influences shaped her views reveal the importance of creativity and mindfulness. Vieten emphasizes the need for a balance between scientific rigor and therapeutic wisdom in harnessing the mind's potential for personal and societal change.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Mental Health Innovations
02:56 • 9min
Exploring the Intersection of Imagination and Innovation
11:28 • 4min
Exploring the Overview Effect and Its Psychological Impact
15:54 • 2min
Bridging Science and Spirit
17:27 • 22min
Psychedelics and Phantom Limb Pain
39:06 • 25min
Expanding Perspectives Through Imagination and Creativity
01:03:50 • 4min