Yoga Radio Sessions Yogapodden
Yoga Radio Sessions Yogapodden
PSYKEDELIKA ISTÄLLET FÖR PSYKOFARMAKA?
PSYKEDELIKA ISTÄLLET FÖR PSYKOFARMAKA?
PSYKEDELIKA ISTÄLLET FÖR PSYKOFARMAKA?
Tuesday 7th November 2017
Explore the potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment with hosts Christian Wigardt, Curt Lundberg, and expert Filip Bromberg in this thought-provoking episode.
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Get the buttons here!Psychedelics vs. Psychopharmaceuticals: A New Look at Mental Health Treatment
There are promising signs that psychedelics can be used in the treatment of depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Filip Bromberg, chairman of the Network for Psychedelic Science, shares insights in Yogapodden episode #20.
Picture this: a nightclub in Södermalm, surrounded by humming refrigerators and hissing thermostats. It's here that hosts Christian Wigardt and Curt Lundberg dive into a riveting discussion with Filip Bromberg, chairman of the Network for Psychedelic Science. They're exploring a question that's gaining momentum: Can psychedelics offer a viable alternative to traditional psychopharmaceuticals for treating mental health disorders? This episode of 'Yoga Radio Sessions - Yogapodden' tackles the complex history and promising future of psychedelic research.
Bromberg walks us through the early days of psychedelic studies in the 1940s, their abrupt halt in the 1970s, and the current resurgence of interest worldwide, including in Sweden. He explains how psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin mushrooms might be used therapeutically, far removed from their party-drug reputation. While traditional psychopharmaceuticals often come with side effects and delayed results, psychedelics have shown potential for immediate relief and long-lasting brain changes.
But it's not all sunshine and rainbows; the episode also addresses the controversies and risks associated with psychedelic therapy. Bromberg, Wigardt, and Lundberg emphasize the importance of clinical settings for such treatments and caution against unsupervised use. They also touch on how mindfulness and yoga can complement psychedelic therapy, offering a holistic approach to mental health.
Whether you're curious about the latest in mental health treatment or skeptical about psychedelics, this episode offers a balanced, thought-provoking conversation that could change the way you think about therapy.