Category: Psychedelic Integration

I remain deeply optimistic about psychedelic medicine. The research on psilocybin, depression, neuroplasticity, addiction, trauma, and psychological flexibility is changing our understanding of what may be possible when the brain…

For decades we have treated depression as though the primary question were how to suppress its symptoms. We developed medications that alter serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, and other neurotransmitter systems, and…

Psychedelics, Awe, and Self-Compassion For over 20 years I have been witness to the profound impacts of psychedelic experiences on my clients. One of the most remarkable themes that consistently…

Dr. Gabor Maté is not just a physician or a psychologist; he is a provocateur in the world of medicine, a figure whose writings and ideas have sparked intense debate…