The re-emergence of psychedelics has opened new explorations of brain, mind, and the treatment of mental illness. Research studies are underway globally investigating potential applications of psychedelics. This course will survey ongoing areas of scientific investigations and clinical applications of psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted treatments. Neuroscientific, clinical and psychological perspectives will be discussed as well as historical, legal, and cultural aspects of psychedelic medicine. Presentations will be given by the field's researchers and clinicians. Attendees will be able to engage directly with speakers during the course. Course may be taken for one unit (lecture only, 5:30PM-6:30PM); or two units, which entails attending discussion section (6:30PM-6:50PM) and completing a short project.
1-2 units · Medical Satisfactory/No Credit
The re-emergence of psychedelics has opened new explorations of brain, mind, and the treatment of mental illness. Research studies are underway globally investigating potential applications of psychedelics. This course will survey ongoing areas of scientific investigations and clinical applications of psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted treatments. Neuroscientific, clinical and psychological perspectives will be discussed as well as historical, legal, and cultural aspects of psychedelic medicine. Presentations will be given by the field's researchers and clinicians. Attendees will be able to engage directly with speakers during the course. Course may be taken for one unit (lecture only, 5:30PM-6:30PM); or two units, which entails attending discussion section (6:30PM-6:50PM) and completing a short project.
Offered in Winter 2026 at Stanford University.