Psychedelic Science and Medicine

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Psychedelic Science and Medicine

Instructeurs : David Yaden

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Catégorie : Neurology
Catégorie : Clinical Research Ethics
Catégorie : Drug Interaction
Catégorie : Psychology
Catégorie : Clinical Research
Catégorie : Research Methodologies
Catégorie : Research Design
Catégorie : Medical Science and Research
Catégorie : Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Catégorie : Mental Health Therapies
Catégorie : Scientific Methods
Catégorie : Pharmacotherapy
Catégorie : Psychotherapy
Catégorie : Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Catégorie : Informed Consent
Catégorie : Research
Catégorie : Healthcare Ethics
Catégorie : Psychiatry
Catégorie : Pharmacology
Catégorie : Clinical Trials

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Explore the science and therapeutic potential of psychedelics in this course led by experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. You'll learn about the history of psychedelic use, the neuroscience underlying their effects, and the latest clinical trials evaluating their therapeutic potential. Gain insights into their risks and benefits, ethical considerations like informed consent, and ongoing challenges in the field.

This course equips learners to critically assess scientific findings, moving beyond hype to understand the evidence. Whether you're interested in the neurobiological mechanisms of psychedelics, their role in mental health treatment, or broader societal impacts, this course provides a comprehensive and evidence-based foundation. Perfect for students, professionals, or anyone curious about this emerging area of science, the course offers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and practical implications for medicine and beyond.

In this module, we will get oriented. What is a psychedelic anyway? How have they been used historically? When did research begin and what is happening now? To address these questions and more, we will discuss psychedelic history, contexts, and definitions.

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11 vidéos1 lecture2 devoirs

11 vidéosTotal 99 minutes

Introduction to the Course3 minutes
Psychedelic Risks, Side Effects, and Potential Harms4 minutes
Introduction to Week 10 minutes
Meet Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu7 minutes
Introduction to Psychedelic Medicine6 minutes
Pharmacology and Chemistry27 minutes
History of Psychedelic Use5 minutes
Psychedelic Therapy19 minutes
Potential Risks and Future Directions10 minutes
Week 1 Q&A14 minutes
Meet the Team: Research Psychologist Dr. Jonathan Schettino4 minutes

1 lectureTotal 10 minutes

Week 1 Conclusion10 minutes

2 devoirsTotal 60 minutes

Week 1: Quiz30 minutes
Week 1: Challenge the Misconception30 minutes

In this module, we will focus on the clinical trial research that is currently happening around the world. Clinical trials focus on people with a diagnosed disease or disorder. Most psychedelic research in medicine has been in psychiatry, which focuses on mental disorders like depression, substance use disorder, OCD, PTSD, and others.

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9 vidéos1 lecture2 devoirs

9 vidéosTotal 64 minutes

Introduction to Week 23 minutes
Meet Dr. Sandeep Nayak7 minutes
Clinical Trials on Psychedelics: Treatment of Depression11 minutes
Treatment of Substance Use Disorders14 minutes
Treatment of PTSD using MDMA9 minutes
Tour the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Conscientiousness Research 3 minutes
Week 2 Q&A7 minutes
Meet the Team: Sr. Compliance Monitoring Specialist Jess Dyal3 minutes
Meet the Team: Clinical Psychologist and Research Associate Dr. Brandon Weiss7 minutes

1 lectureTotal 10 minutes

Week 2 Conclusion and Recommended Resources10 minutes

2 devoirsTotal 60 minutes

Week 2: Quiz30 minutes
Week 2: Challenge the Misconception30 minutes

We have now heard about the historic use of psychedelics among indigenous peoples, the start, pause, and re-start of scientific research on psychedelics, the clinical trial process and some preliminary findings on risks and benefits. But how do these molecules create these experiences that we’ve heard so much about? In this module, we will discuss the effects of psychedelics on the brain.

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13 vidéos1 lecture2 devoirs

13 vidéosTotal 78 minutes

Introduction to Week 31 minute
Meet Dr. Fred Barrett3 minutes
Use of Electroencephalography (EEG) in Psychedelic Research5 minutes
The Effects of Psychedelics on Cognition17 minutes
The Effects of Psychedelics on Emotions4 minutes
The Acute Effects of Psychedelics on Brain Function6 minutes
Preclinical Animal Models12 minutes
Psychedelics and the Conductor of Consciousness4 minutes
Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Psychedelic Research4 minutes
Use of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) in Psychedelic Research3 minutes
Week 3 Q&A14 minutes
Meet the Team: Cognitive Neuroscience Dr. Ceyda Sayalı 1 minute
Meet the Team: Dr. Praachi Tiwari5 minutes

1 lectureTotal 10 minutes

Week 3 Conclusion and Recommended Resources10 minutes

2 devoirsTotal 60 minutes

Week 3: Quiz30 minutes
Week 3: Challenge the Misconception30 minutes

We have heard about histories of indigenous use of and scientific research on psychedelics, clinical trial results on risks and benefits, and some of how psychedelics impact the brain. In this module, we will tie these threads together and make some summarizing statements about risks of psychedelics in recreational and research settings. We will also discuss on-going bioethical issues such as informed consent, integration, and psychedelic exceptionalism. Lastly, what’s next for the field of psychedelics?

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12 vidéos1 lecture2 devoirs

12 vidéosTotal 103 minutes

Introduction to Week 46 minutes
Meet. Dr. David Yaden8 minutes
History and Terminology Review6 minutes
Research Methods Review17 minutes
Neuroscience Review3 minutes
Psychometric Self Report19 minutes
Emerging Ethical Issues in Psychedelic Research15 minutes
A Review of Bioethics7 minutes
Psychedelics’ Impact on Society7 minutes
The Future of Psychedelic Research3 minutes
Week 4 Q&A5 minutes
Meet the Team: Research Coordinator Modesola Olaniyi6 minutes

1 lectureTotal 10 minutes

Week 4 Conclusion and Recommended Resources10 minutes

2 devoirsTotal 60 minutes

Week 4: Quiz30 minutes
Week 4: Challenge the Misconception30 minutes

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Révisé le 4 déc. 2025

Amazing course for someone who's interested in getting into the field.

Révisé le 27 nov. 2025

Very comprehensive for a condensed module. Deep dives in to neuroscience and clinical settings. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the field.

Révisé le 9 déc. 2025

This course enlightened me to the psychopharmacology of psychedelics, their risk and benefit profiles, as well as some methods of integrating psychedelics in a therapeutic setting.

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