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All In The Mind

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Sunday 28th July 2019

Discover how psychedelics like MDMA are being revisited for mental health therapy with Dr. Ben Sessa on 'All In The Mind'.
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The Psychedelic Comeback: MDMA and Mental Health Therapy

It feels like you are untangling neurological pathways that perhaps you've fed too much negativity in the past. It causes a shift in one's perception of reality.
Remember the 'Turn on, tune in, drop out' mantra from the 60s? Well, psychedelics are making a serious comeback, but this time with a scientific twist. In this episode of 'All In The Mind', we dive into the resurgence of psychedelic research and its potential to revolutionize mental health therapy. Dr. Ben Sessa, a consultant psychiatrist and senior research fellow at Imperial College London, shares his insights on how substances like MDMA could be game-changers for treating stress disorders.
This episode isn't just about trippy experiences; it's about understanding the brain's response to these substances and how they can shift our perception of reality in a therapeutic setting. If you've ever wondered about the safety and effectiveness of psychedelic therapy, this conversation offers a balanced view, discussing both the promising results and the precautions needed. Tune in to explore how these once-demonized substances are now being hailed as potential lifesavers in the world of mental health.