Dr. Caroline Hayes joins us on Thursday, February 6th to unravel the truth about psychedelic-assisted therapy, share her reasons for leaving the field, and discuss why she believes these drugs do not belong in psychiatry. Get your ticket at the link above!

Abstract:

Having spent time working with psychedelics in the clinical setting, it became apparent that the glowing reviews in the media did not match the reality. This presentation aims to highlight the ethical issues that arise when psychedelics are incorporated into the medical model, as well as the implications of resource constraints in the NHS. A number of claims made about psychedelic-assisted therapy will be debunked, and the case will be made that psychedelics do not have a role in psychiatry.

Bio:

Dr. Caroline Hayes is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Psychiatry based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, having completed her medical degree at Newcastle University in 2017. She was a sub-investigator on the Compass Pathways phase IIb trail looking into psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression, however, has stepped away from psychedelic clinical trials due to ethical concerns. Her area of research interest is critical psychedelic studies, though she is also heavily involved in medical education. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, is a member of the Academy of Medical Educators and an associate fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Caroline is also a volunteer with PsyCare UK, providing welfare and harm reduction services at music festivals.