Mindful Insights: The Current State of Psychedelics in Mental Health

The U.S. is working on how to use psychedelics as a treatment for mental health. Promising research shows benefits for PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, and substance use. Four main paths are being explored: decriminalizing, legalizing, using them as medicine, and using them for spiritual reasons. Each path has different legal and social concerns. Even with growing evidence of benefits, stigma is still strong. This talk looks at the many sides of this changing issue. Questions? Please contact Stoughton Health Community Education at (608) 877-3498. Speaker Bio: Bev Fergus is a current Master’s student at the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy in Psychoactive Pharmaceuticals, advocate and speaker on psychoactive-assisted therapies for PTSD and depression. She is also an experienced wellness instructor with a background in biochemistry, holistic nutrition, and mental healthcare access.