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The re-emergence of psychedelics in the academic arena has yielded insights which may profoundly impact our understanding of brain, mind, and the treatment of mental illness. This course will survey ongoing and developing clinical applications and scientific investigations of psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted treatments. Neuroscientific, clinical, and psychological perspectives will be discussed as well as the historical, legal, and cultural aspects of psychedelic medicine. Presentations will be given by the field's scientists and therapists at the front line. Attendees will be able to engage directly with investigators and clinicians in the field during the course. Course may be taken for one unit (lecture, 6pm - 7pm) or students may attend additional discussion section (7pm - 8pm) for two units
Last offered: Winter 2020
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 8 units total)
PSYC 215B: Introduction to Psychedelic Medicine
The re-emergence of psychedelics has opened new explorations of brain, mind, and the treatment of mental illness. Research studies are underway globally investigating potential applications of psychedelics. This course will survey ongoing areas of scientific investigations and clinical applications of psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted treatments. Neuroscientific, clinical and psychological perspectives will be discussed as well as historical, legal, and cultural aspects of psychedelic medicine. Presentations will be given by the field's researchers and clinicians. Attendees will be able to engage directly with speakers during the course. Course may be taken for one unit (lecture only, 6:00PM-7:00PM); or two units, which entails attending discussion section (7:00PM-7:50PM) and completing a short project.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 4 units total)
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