Module 4
How do Psychedelics Work?
Module Description
You may be wondering how psychedelics actually work in the brain and body and why they are so effective as an adjunct to psychotherapy. This will be the focus of this module as we look at some general ways that psychedelics affect the brain both under its acute effects as well as after therapy has concluded. There’s still much research being done in this exciting field about these mechanisms of action, and we’re excited to show you some of the most crucial and incredible ones.
Module Description
You may be wondering how psychedelics actually work in the brain and body and why they are so effective as an adjunct to psychotherapy. This will be the focus of this module as we look at some general ways that psychedelics affect the brain both under its acute effects as well as after therapy has concluded. There’s still much research being done in this exciting field about these mechanisms of action, and we’re excited to show you some of the most crucial and incredible ones.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
- Explain the overarching psychobiological mechanisms of action of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
- Compare the outcomes of psychedelic-assisted therapy and traditional psychopharmacological therapy.