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Every month, around the first of the month, the team at Liberated Mind will post a short message. Monthly messages will comment on some topic related to psychotherapy and mental health / awareness.
Update: FDA Denies Approval of Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP)
On 9 August 2024, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the FDA regarding their New Drug Application (NDA) for MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. The verdict? The FDA did not approve the therapy, i.e., full rejection of the NDA. The FDA’s decision was based on several factors. Primarily, …
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Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP)
Over the past several years, I have been watching with great anticipation the trajectory of the clinical trials for Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP). PAP is a therapeutic approach combing the use of psychedelic substances like MDMA, LSD, or Psilocybin with traditional (talk) psychotherapy. This treatment gets administered in a professionally monitored environment and aims to …
Is Social Media Bad For You? And is FOMO a Real Thing?
You’ve likely asked yourself some version of this question: is social media bad for me? And is FOMO a real thing? The short answer: yes and yes. But there’s much more to it than that. This month we reflect on creating the relationship with social media that serves you rather than you serving it.
AD(H)D + Meditation, Possible?
If I was pushed into a corner and only able to hand you one tool to improve your life, it would be meditation. It doesn’t have to be the very popular mindfulness-based meditation we are all hearing so much about lately, but any meditation practice that you connect with.
Sex & Sexuality as a Part of Mental Well-being
The relationship between sex* and mental health is multifaceted and has been the subject of quite a bit of research.
The Importance of FUN
Embracing fun activities, whether through arts, hobbies, or playful learning, contributes significantly to our mental health. So go ahead, indulge in that hobby, dance, paint, or explore new interests—it’s good for you!
How do I do the work? How long does it take?
Have you ever wondered “How long will therapy take?” Or, “How do I do the work?” If so, we’ve got an amazing series to share with you!
Mindfulness & Meditation, the same thing, or?
Hearing a lot about mindfulness and mindfulness-based meditation lately? What are these things? Are they the same or entirely different things? And what do we get when we combine the two? Is the popularity of these tools overblown?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
When the weather changes do you find yourself feeling, well, SAD? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a real thing and should be taken seriously.
How Values Create Resilience
So much of the work we do together here at Liberated Mind involves exploring Values. This month’s newsletter links to a recent episode of Hidden Brain; it is a useful reminder about why values are so important for our well-being / mental health.