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Essentials: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson
39 minutes Posted Jul 24, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Matthew Johnson; Psychedelics
Different Classes of Psychedelics
Psychedelics & Altering Models
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LSD, Psylocibin & Serotonin
Psychedelic Clinical Trials
Therapy, Trust, Psychedelics
Letting Go & Psychedelic Experience, Self-Representation, Lasting Changes
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MDMA, Dopamine & Serotonin; Bad Trips & Transcendental Experience
Dangers of Psychedelics
Microdosing Psychedelics, Antidepressant
Head Injuries, Psychedelics, Depression
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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew Johnson, PhD, a senior researcher for the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment at Sheppard Pratt’s Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics.
We explore the science and therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicine, including psilocybin, MDMA and LSD. We discuss how these substances can profoundly alter perception and self-identity, providing long-lasting relief from depression, addiction and trauma when used in controlled clinical settings. We also discuss microdosing and emerging research on psychedelics’ potential to support recovery from neurological injuries.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
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