Essentials: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew Johnson, PhD, a senior researcher for the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment at Sheppard Pratt’s Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics.

We explore the science and therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicine, including psilocybin, MDMA and LSD. We discuss how these substances can profoundly alter perception and self-identity, providing long-lasting relief from depression, addiction and trauma when used in controlled clinical settings. We also discuss microdosing and emerging research on psychedelics’ potential to support recovery from neurological injuries.

Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Matthew Johnson; Psychedelics

00:01:44 Different Classes of Psychedelics

00:04:33 Psychedelics & Altering Models

00:06:18 Sponsor: David

00:07:33 LSD, Psylocibin & Serotonin

00:09:55 Psychedelic Clinical Trials

00:13:40 Therapy, Trust, Psychedelics

00:16:47 Letting Go & Psychedelic Experience, Self-Representation, Lasting Changes

00:22:31 Sponsors: AG1 & BetterHelp

00:25:26 MDMA, Dopamine & Serotonin; Bad Trips & Transcendental Experience

00:28:49 Dangers of Psychedelics

00:31:11 Microdosing Psychedelics, Antidepressant

00:35:27 Head Injuries, Psychedelics, Depression

00:38:29 Acknowledgements

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