Download or read book MDMA Assisted Therapy for Treatment of PTSD and Beyond written by Rick Doblin and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-07-31 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted breakthrough therapy designation for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Six phase 2 and one phase 3 trial of a standardized MDMA-AT protocol for PTSD have consistently shown that the treatment is both safe and efficacious. MDMA-AT may hold great promise as a novel treatment for individuals who suffer from PTSD, including those with severe and treatment-resistant diagnoses. Evidence-based studies are needed to guide widespread adoption and dissemination of MDMA-AT for PTSD. The untapped therapeutic potential of MDMA-AT also warrants further investigation of indications beyond PTSD, including comorbidities that often create greater challenges in treatment and long-term efficacy. The goal of this Research Topic is to broaden the scientific literature on MDMA-AT across disciplines. Specifically, studies are needed to provide (i) guidance on the dissemination of MDMA-AT for PTSD, (ii) future research directions for MDMA-AT including investigation of other indications, and (iii) theoretical frameworks and models of biological mechanisms to explain the therapeutic effects of MDMA-AT.
Download or read book Beyond Ecstasy written by Ben Sessa and published by . This book was released on 2024-08-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breaking Through the Stigma: MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy and the Path to Healing The story of MDMA is one of remarkable transformation. Often known for its recreational use under the moniker 'ecstasy, ' this drug has garnered both cultural fascination and stigmatization. However, buried beneath the layers of controversy, lies an untapped therapeutic potential rapidly gaining scientific credence: the employment of MDMA in clinical settings, particularly for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions. 'Beyond Ecstasy: The Hidden Therapeutic Potential of MDMA' is a thoughtfully curated collection of scientific journal articles that investigates this transformative journey from a synthesized molecule to a potential healing agent. The book reviews the neurobiological mechanisms that set MDMA apart, showcasing its ability to foster empathy and emotional connection, critical elements that enable profound therapeutic experiences. It examines the human stories of relief and reconnection emerging from clinical trials. From enhancing relational therapies by improving communication and intimacy, to demonstrating significant cost-effectiveness and long-term benefits, this compilation covers the multifaceted implications of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. Key articles spotlight randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, elucidating the promising clinical outcomes against PTSD and the safety concerns evaluated through extensive studies. The book takes an in-depth look at the broader societal impacts, including healthcare savings and quality of life improvements, urging a re-evaluation of how psychoactive substances are perceived and utilized within mental health treatment paradigms. As you journey through these compelling studies, 'Beyond Ecstasy' not only aims to educate but also to inspire hope. It presents a bold narrative that challenges conventional perceptions and opens doors to new beginnings for those underserved by current treatments, highlighting a path forward to dismantling long-held stigmas. Quality Research Publishing is dedicated to making knowledge more accessible to the general public by curating a topical compilation of the latest research on various subjects and providing plain language summaries. Each of the articles in this book is available individually and digitally without cost. However, we believe it is important for the contextualizing and sharing of educational and scientific work to curate this research in a way that is understandable and helpful to the average person seeking deeper knowledge of a particular subject. The research articles compiled for this book were published under a permissive Creative Commons license, are in the public domain, or have no copyright restrictions, permitting their use in this book. If you have questions about the licensing of any article, please visit qualityresearchpublishing.com.
Download or read book MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder written by Terence Ching and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MDMA-assisted psychotherapy was shown in previous clinical trials to be efficacious and safe for alleviating treatment-resistant posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, due to low ethnoracial diversity, the question remains as to whether ethnoracial minority participants would benefit similarly. Thus, in Study 1, ethnoracial differences in PTSD symptoms, secondary outcomes, and suicidality were examined for a multisite, open-label trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. A total of 11 ethnoracial minority and 26 non-Hispanic White participants formed the modified intent-to-treat (ITT) set. General and generalized linear model analyses were used to test group differences. Correlational analyses were conducted to test relationships between changes in certain secondary outcomes/putative mechanisms of action and PTSD symptoms for the entire sample. Results indicated overall ethnoracial equivalence in efficacy and safety/suicidality, with majority large effect sizes in symptom improvement across groups. Ethnoracial minority participants seemed to self-report lower PTSD symptom reduction after the first dose, although this difference was erased after the second and third doses. Additionally, improved alexithymic tendencies, emotion regulation ability, and self-compassion were significantly correlated with reduced PTSD symptoms. These findings provided preliminary support for the efficacy and safety of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for treating PTSD across ethnoracial groups, although more research needs to be conducted with larger, more diverse samples. In Study 2, a mixed-methods case study was conducted on an ethnoracial minority participant from the same open-label trial, to provide a culturally informed lens on recovery from PTSD in a participant of color with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. A case profile was provided, documenting quantitative symptom improvement on all measures from Study 1. This was followed by an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of effects and mechanisms of action for this participant, based on integration session transcripts. Lastly, linguistic variables inherent within the participant's transcripts were entered into exploratory correlational analysis with his PTSD symptom scores. Results of IPA indicated recurrent themes related to: mechanisms of change; reduced PTSD symptoms; additional effects beyond PTSD symptom reduction; and navigating interpersonal relationships. Correlational findings indicated meaningful relationships between several linguistic variables (e.g., increased authenticity) and PTSD symptom reduction. Lastly, recommendations for diversifying ongoing MDMA-assisted psychotherapy trials were provided.
Download or read book Facilitating Posttraumatic Growth written by Lawrence G. Calhoun and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1999-07 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Calhoun and Tedeschi construct the first systematic framework for clinical efforts to enhance the processes they sum up as posttraumatic growth. Posttraumatic growth is the phenomenon of positive change through struggle with even the most horrible sets of circumstances. People who experience it tend to describe three general types of change: realistically stronger feelings of vulnerability that are nonetheless accompanied by stronger feelings of personal resilience, closer and deeper relationships with others, and a stronger sense of spirituality. Posttraumatic growth has only recently become an important focus of interest for researchers and practitioners. Drawing on a burgeoning professional literature as well as on their own extensive clinical experience, the authors present strategies for helping clients effect all three types of positive change--strategies that have been tested in a variety of groups facing a variety of crises and traumas. Their concise yet comprehensive practical guide will be welcomed by all those who counsel persons grappling with the worst life has to offer.
Download or read book A Dose of Hope written by Dan Engle and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-02 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD is in the final stages of FDA testing. Clinical trials are reporting a 70 percent cure rate for a condition that claims thousands of lives globally every day-hundreds in the US alone. But until it's fully legalized, MDMA is still a Schedule I drug, saddled with years of misunderstanding, misinformation, and misuse. In this groundbreaking, informative, and easy-to-read book, Dr. Dan Engle shows you the treatment through the eyes of a fictional patient so you can see how it works without ever setting foot in a doctor's office. Follow in-depth conversations between doctor and patient, learn about the history of MDMA-assisted therapy, understand how and why it helps, and experience the process for yourself-without ever having to take anything. The treatment presented here is a synthesis of the real experiences and stunning results happening today in trials around the world. Whether you or a loved one suffer from PTSD, or you just want to heal something that's keeping you from living your best life, don't miss A Dose of Hope.
Download or read book A Dose of Hope written by Dan Engle and published by Lioncrest Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD is in the final stages of FDA testing. Clinical trials are reporting a 70 percent cure rate for a condition that claims thousands of lives globally every day-hundreds in the US alone. But until it's fully legalized, MDMA is still a Schedule I drug, saddled with years of misunderstanding, misinformation, and misuse. In this groundbreaking, informative, and easy-to-read book, Dr. Dan Engle shows you the treatment through the eyes of a fictional patient so you can see how it works without ever setting foot in a doctor's office. Follow in-depth conversations between doctor and patient, learn about the history of MDMA-assisted therapy, understand how and why it helps, and experience the process for yourself-without ever having to take anything. The treatment presented here is a synthesis of the real experiences and stunning results happening today in trials around the world. Whether you or a loved one suffer from PTSD, or you just want to heal something that's keeping you from living your best life, don't miss A Dose of Hope.
Download or read book Psychedelic Medicine 2 Volumes written by Michael J. Winkelman and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2007-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of essays examining the current status of the therapeutic potential of hallucinogenic substances, exploring how the drugs can be used to effectively treat a wide range of conditions.
Download or read book Psychedelics and Psychotherapy written by Tim Read and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Examines the therapeutic potential of expanded states, underground psychedelic psychotherapy, harm reduction, new approaches for healing individual and collective trauma, and training considerations • Addresses challenging psychedelic experiences, spiritual emergencies, and the central importance of the therapeutic relationship • Details the use of cannabis as a psychedelic tool, spiritual exploration with LSD, micro-dosing with Iboga, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD Exploring the latest developments in the flourishing field of modern psychedelic psycho-therapy, this book shares practical experiences and insights from both elders and newer research voices in the psychedelic research and clinical communities. The contributors examine new findings on safe and skillful work with psychedelic and expanded states for therapeutic, personal, and spiritual growth. They explain the dual process of opening and healing. They explore new approaches for individual inner work as well as for the healing of ancestral and collective trauma. They examine the power of expanded states for reparative attachment work and offer insights on the integration process through the lens of Holotropic Breathwork. The contributors also examine the use of cannabis as a psychedelic tool, spiritual exploration with LSD, microdosing with Iboga, treating depression with psilocybin, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD. Revealing diverse ways of working with psychedelics in terms of set, setting, and type of substance, the book concludes with discussions of ethics and professional development for those working in the field as well as explores considerations for training the next generation of psychedelic therapists.
Download or read book Human Caring Science written by Jean Watson and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rev. ed. of: Nursing: human science and human care / Jean Watson. c1999.
Download or read book Premature Termination in Psychotherapy written by Joshua K. Swift and published by American Psychological Association (APA). This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Premature termination is a significant yet often neglected problem in psychotherapy with significant consequences for clients and therapists alike. According to some estimates, as many as 20% of adult clients terminate psychotherapy prematurely. Even experienced practitioners using the best evidence-based techniques cannot successfully promote positive, long-term change in clients who do not complete the full course of treatment. This book helps therapists and clinical researchers identify the common factors that lead to premature termination, and it presents eight strategies to address these factors and reduce client dropout rates. Such evidence-based techniques will help therapists establish proper roles and behaviors, work with client preferences, educate clients on patterns of change, and plan for appropriate termination within the first few sessions. Additional strategies can be used throughout therapy to help strengthen and reinforce clients' feelings of hope, enhance their motivation to create change, develop and maintain the therapeutic alliance, and continually evaluate overall treatment progress. Case examples demonstrate how these strategies can be employed in real-life scenarios.
Download or read book Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD written by Edna Foa and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-03-22 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An estimated 70% of adults in the United States have experienced a traumatic event at least once in their lives. Though most recover on their own, up to 20% develop chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. For these people, overcoming PTSD requires the help of a professional. This guide gives clinicians the information they need to treat clients who exhibit the symptoms of PTSD. It is based on the principles of Prolonged Exposure Therapy, the most scientifically-tested and proven treatment that has been used to effectively treat victims of all types of trauma. Whether your client is a veteran of combat, a victim of a physical or sexual assault, or a casualty of a motor vehicle accident, the techniques and strategies outlined in this book will help. In this treatment clients are exposed to imagery of their traumatic memories, as well as real-life situations related to the traumatic event in a step-by-step, controllable way. Through these exposures, your client will learn to confront the trauma and begin to think differently about it, leading to a marked decrease in levels of anxiety and other PTSD symptoms. Clients are provided education about PTSD and other common reactions to traumatic events. Breathing retraining is taught as a method for helping the client manage anxiety in daily life. Designed to be used in conjunction with the corresponding client workbook, this therapist guide includes all the tools necessary to effectively implement the prolonged exposure program including assessment measures, session outlines, case studies, sample dialogues, and homework assignments. This comprehensive resource is an exceptional treatment manual that is sure to help you help your clients reclaim their lives from PTSD. TreatmentsThatWorkTM represents the gold standard of behavioral healthcare interventions! · All programs have been rigorously tested in clinical trials and are backed by years of research · A prestigious scientific advisory board, led by series Editor-In-Chief David H. Barlow, reviews and evaluates each intervention to ensure that it meets the highest standard of evidence so you can be confident that you are using the most effective treatment available to date · Our books are reliable and effective and make it easy for you to provide your clients with the best care available · Our corresponding workbooks contain psychoeducational information, forms and worksheets, and homework assignments to keep clients engaged and motivated · A companion website (www.oup.com/us/ttw) offers downloadable clinical tools and helpful resources · Continuing Education (CE) Credits are now available on select titles in collaboration with PsychoEducational Resources, Inc. (PER)
Download or read book PTSD written by Allan V. Horwitz and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive history of PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder—and its predecessor diagnoses, including soldier’s heart, railroad spine, and shell shock—was recognized as a psychiatric disorder in the latter part of the nineteenth century. The psychic impacts of train crashes, wars, and sexual shocks among children first drew psychiatric attention. Later, enormous numbers of soldiers suffering from battlefield traumas returned from the world wars. It was not until the 1980s that PTSD became a formal diagnosis, in part to recognize the intense psychic suffering of Vietnam War veterans and women with trauma-related personality disorders. PTSD now occupies a dominant place in not only the mental health professions but also major social institutions and mainstream culture, making it the signature mental disorder of the early twenty-first century. In PTSD, Allan V. Horwitz traces the fluctuations in definitions of and responses to traumatic psychic conditions. Arguing that PTSD, perhaps more than any other diagnostic category, is a lens for showing major historical changes in conceptions of mental illness, he surveys the conditions most likely to produce traumas, the results of those traumas, and how to evaluate the claims of trauma victims. Illuminating a number of central issues about psychic disturbances more generally—including the relative importance of external stressors and internal vulnerabilities in causing mental illness, the benefits and costs of mental illness labels, and the influence of gender on expressions of mental disturbance—PTSD is a compact yet comprehensive survey. The book will appeal to diverse audiences, including the educated public, students across the psychological and social sciences, and trauma victims who are interested in socio-historical approaches to their condition. Praise for Allan V. Horwitz’s Anxiety: A Short History “The definitive overview of the history of anxiety.”—Bulletin of the History of Medicine “A lucid, erudite and brisk intellectual history driven by a clear and persuasive central argument.”—Social History of Medicine “An enlightening tour of anxiety, set at a sensible pace, with an exceptional scholar and writer leading the way.”—Library Journal
Download or read book Psychedelic Neuroscience written by Tanya Calvey and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-21 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are in the midst of what is being called the ‘psychedelic renaissance’ with growing interest into how psychedelics alter consciousness, brain function and brain connectivity. The acute, often profound, effects of the psychedelic experience can induce lasting improvements in mental health demonstrating that chemistry forms the basis of mystical experience, consciousness and mental wellbeing. This volume is a collection of chapters by world leaders in fields of neurobiology, neuropsychiatry, psychology, ethnography and pharmacology, addressing the neurobiological mechanisms of action of various classic and atypical psychedelics, their therapeutic potential as well as the possible risks associated with their use
Download or read book The Evil Hours written by David J. Morris and published by HMH. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An essential book” on PTSD, an all-too-common condition in both military veterans and civilians (The New York Times Book Review). Post-traumatic stress disorder afflicts as many as 30 percent of those who have experienced twenty-first-century combat—but it is not confined to soldiers. Countless ordinary Americans also suffer from PTSD, following incidences of abuse, crime, natural disasters, accidents, or other trauma—yet in many cases their symptoms are still shrouded in mystery, secrecy, and shame. This “compulsively readable” study takes an in-depth look at the subject (Los Angeles Times). Written by a war correspondent and former Marine with firsthand experience of this disorder, and drawing on interviews with individuals living with PTSD, it forays into the scientific, literary, and cultural history of the illness. Using a rich blend of reporting and memoir, The Evil Hours is a moving work that will speak not only to those with the condition and to their loved ones, but also to all of us struggling to make sense of an anxious and uncertain time.
Download or read book The Body Keeps the Score written by Bessel A. Van der Kolk and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published by Viking Penguin, 2014.
Download or read book Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD written by Candice M. Monson and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2012-07-23 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting an evidence-based treatment for couples in which one or both partners suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this step-by-step manual is packed with practical clinical guidance and tools. The therapy is carefully structured to address both PTSD symptoms and associated relationship difficulties in a time-limited framework. It is grounded in cutting-edge knowledge about interpersonal aspects of trauma and its treatment. Detailed session outlines and therapist scripts facilitate the entire process of assessment, case conceptualization, and intervention. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 50 reproducible handouts and forms.
Download or read book Beyond the Narrow Life written by Kile M. Ortigo and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration presents a framework for understanding and experiencing psychedelic-assisted therapy including foundational therapeutic approaches, the psychospiritual aspects of the psychedelic journey, and integration of the insights gained.
