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For thousands of years humans have ingested psychoactive mushrooms in various contexts for healing and spiritual purposes. Psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms”, is now being tested in clinical trials as treatment for depression, alcohol use disorders, nicotine dependence, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, cluster and migraine headaches, and anxiety related to life-threatening illnesses.

This course provides a comprehensive summary of the pharmacology and effects of psilocybin, how it works in the brain, and why people can have mystical experiences and sensory perceptual shifts. Become knowledgeable on clinical protocols, safety and efficacy results, study participant accounts, and potential risks in both medical and non-medical settings. You will explore different therapeutic approaches under investigation for psilocybin treatment. Designed by leading psychedelic researchers and medical professionals, this course offers a balanced and unbiased presentation of the effects and safety of psilocybin.

Self-paced course includes:

9 hours of learning content
Interactive eLearning modules with narration
Interviews with psychedelic therapists, medical doctors, researchers, and neuroscientists
Animations and detailed graphics of complex topics
Conversations with therapists and academic researchers around special topics
Discussion forum to engage with other learners and instructors
Knowledge checks throughout the course
Assignments to further advancement your knowledge and comprehension
Downloadable course notes and narration scripts
Downloadable reference lists with cited publications and links
Downloadable resources documents with suggested videos, books, articles, and websites
1-year access to our online learning platform
Invite to our monthly speaker series and access to past event videos
Official Psychedelic Support Certificate of Completion
Choose the Continuing Education (CE) or Continuing Medical Education (CME) option for:

Continuing education (CE/CME) credits
CE Certificate for licensed professionals including psychologists, therapists, social workers, etc.
CME Certificate (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™) for doctors, nurses, medical professionals, etc.
See below for more information about continuing education

This course is perfect for mental health professionals, neuroscience students, and anyone interested in gaining insight into the science and therapies behind the medicines.

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