Exploring Psychedelics' Role in Healing Racial Trauma
Learn how studies have shown the effectiveness of psychedelics in helping individuals struggling with PTSD
Discover how individuals of color may experience their racial trauma during psychedelic sessions, and the importance of skilled facilitators in these contexts
Understand the racial and social class disparities in accessing mental healthcare and psychedelic-assisted therapy
Examine the ethical considerations of commercializing psychedelics and the importance of community involvement in shaping their use
Explore the potential of combining psychedelics with evidence-based modalities like neurofeedback and photobiomodulation to enhance therapy outcomes
Darron T. Smith, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, is a US Army Veteran and Board-certified Physician with over twenty-five years of experience in primary care, behavioral health, and integrative medicine. Dr. Smith is a faculty member at the University of Memphis in the Department of Sociology where he combines the roles of clinician, scholar, researcher, thought leader, and educator to find evidence-based solutions for people with mental illness.
Dr. Smith’s latest research and practice intersect the study of applied neuroscience and psychedelic research with victims of childhood trauma. Dr. Smith is an American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Distinguished Fellow and member of the International Society for Neuroregulation and Research (ISNR). He is a board member with the American Psychedelic Practitioners Association (APPA), serves on the Chacruna Institute Racial Equity and Access Committee, and is an advisor to the Alma Institute.
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