
Explore groundbreaking research on MDMA and other psychedelics' potential in treating depression, anxiety, and PTSD, while understanding the neuroscience behind social behavior and brain reward circuits.

Explore the fascinating mechanisms behind psychedelics' ability to alter perception and consciousness, with insights from Stanford researcher Boris Heifets on their impact on brain function and reality.

Explore groundbreaking research on psychedelics in psychiatry, examining the relationship between psychedelic experiences, placebo effects, and therapeutic outcomes through innovative clinical approaches and anesthetic studies.

Explore the intricate connection between brain and body in mental health, from dopamine's role to innovative treatments like psychedelics and gut microbiome interventions.

Imagine your brain as a dirt road filled with deep ruts—entrenched patterns of negative thoughts, depression, or addiction that feel impossible to escape. For decades, we have struggled to smooth those roads, but a new frontier in medicine is emerging. This talk explores the cutting-edge science of

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk as a substitute for mental health advice. TED does not endorse the use of psychedelics or other regulated substances that can lead to serious health and safety concerns, especially when used outside of accredited research or therapeutic settings. This t