Psychedelic drugs and psychotherapy

Press/Media: Profile/Interview

Description

Mind-altering drugs like psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD may have the potential to treat mental health issues, particularly when used with psychotherapy. In the 50s and 60s these drugs were part of a 'counter-culture' but nowadays research on them is increasing.

Guests:

Emeritus Prof Wayne Hall

National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, The University of Queensland

Dr Paul Liknaitzky

Head, the Clinical Psychedelic Research Lab
Turner Institute | School of Psychological Sciences | Monash University
Dept of Psychiatry | School of Clinical Sciences | Monash University

Host: Dr Norman Swan

Period13 Dec 2021

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitlePsychedelic drugs and psychotherapy
    Media name/outlet ABC Radio National with Normal Swan
    Media typeRadio
    Duration/Length/Size8 min
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date13/12/21
    DescriptionMind-altering drugs like psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD may have the potential to treat mental health issues, particularly when used with psychotherapy. In the 50s and 60s these drugs were part of a 'counter-culture' but nowadays research on them is increasing.

    Guests:

    Emeritus Prof Wayne Hall

    National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, The University of Queensland

    Dr Paul Liknaitzky

    Head, the Clinical Psychedelic Research Lab
    Turner Institute | School of Psychological Sciences | Monash University
    Dept of Psychiatry | School of Clinical Sciences | Monash University

    Host: Dr Norman Swan
    Producer/Author Diane Dean
    URLhttps://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/healthreport/psychedelic-drugs-and-psychotherapy/13674600
    PersonsPaul Liknaitzky