NAMI Ask the Expert: A Research Update on Psychedelic Mental Health Treatments

Course overview

This course, based on the Ask the Expert webinar series by NAMI, provides a comprehensive overview of current research on psychedelic mental health treatments, including MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine. The presentation explores clinical findings, mechanisms of action, safety considerations, ethical issues, and the future of psychedelic-assisted therapies in psychiatric care. The course, with an intended audience of social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and counselors, then highlights the clinical promise and cautions of these rapidly evolving interventions, offering evidence-based insights into their potential role in treatment-resistant conditions and trauma care.