ALX Stylebook - Ask Dr. Lauren: "Can Psychedelic Medicine Help Me"
By now, you have probably heard the news about psychedelic drugs (we prefer to call it medicine) being used to treat mental health conditions or you know someone who is experimenting with micro-dosing mushrooms or undergoing ketamine treatment. And if you have not heard about it yet, you will soon. This is an exciting new frontier for mental health treatment. Both my business partner, Dr. Eleni Boosalis, and I were recently trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and are pleased to officially launch these new services in June 2023. Since we are receiving significant interest, I thought I would share some of the most common questions in case this may help you or a loved one on their journey.
Who can benefit from Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy can be a highly effective treatment for clients struggling with various forms of anxiety, depression (especially Treatment Resistant Depression), Bipolar Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and chronic pain related conditions.
The goal of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is to help clients achieve a state of heightened self-awareness, introspection, and insight, which can facilitate the resolution of deep-seated emotional and psychological issues. Many people who do not have a clinical diagnosis can also benefit from Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. The transformative psychedelic journey and powerful biochemical effects (especially new neuronal connections) can support personal healing and growth. These new neuronal connections may assist in resolving issues such as feelings of extreme burnout, identity challenges, or stagnation in one’s life.