Psychedelic treatment

Much of the research focus on psychedelics revolves around their potential application to treatment-resistant mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD. However, could these mind opening drugs have applications…

The use of magic mushrooms dates back thousands of years, so it’s understandable that they’ve picked up a fair few myths along the way. From sending you crazy to being…

In February this year, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced it would allow medicines containing MDMA or psilocybin to be prescribed by authorised psychiatrists from 1st July. With the substances…

On 6th July, PSYCH Symposium returns to London to explore emerging research, technologies and opportunities which have the potential to reshape the landscape of mental healthcare. Read on for all…

Magic mushrooms, scientifically known as psilocybin mushrooms, may be illegal in the UK, however, a number of countries and states afford them a legal status or have decriminalised them. Despite…

Although many people say they would have to be given a general anaesthetic to fall asleep on shrooms, others find that during a trip, what they feel the urge to…

What does the future of psychedelic medicine look like in the UK? What treatments might be available? How could they be accessed? Nowadays our news feeds and science journals are…

For a country so seemingly liberal, where the national museum includes a ‘rainbow road’ to take you through LGBTQ history, vegan options better than I’ve seen anywhere else in the…

Many psychological and neurological disorders are inadequately addressed by existing drugs. Treatment resistance affects around 20-60% of patients with a psychiatric disorder, and 33% of those suffering from a neurological…

As the hype around psychedelics picks up pace, it’s easy to forget that at the centre of this research are the patients themselves…