Learn how modern mental health systems have dismissed our body's own natural intelligence. Discover what nature has given us to heal.
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Decolonizing Mental Health Systems: Discover Ayahuasca and Psilocybin

We will dive into the colonization of mental health systems based on unprecedented levels of pharmaceutical interventions and other commercial activities in the market. Modern mental health systems often overlook or dismiss the body's natural ability to heal itself when given the right tools and environment. The discussion highlights how traditional psychiatric and therapeutic practices prioritize Medic*tion and external interventions, rather than recognizing the body’s intrinsic wisdom in managing stress, trauma, and emotional imbalances. It emphasizes that nature has endowed us with internal mechanisms—such as brain plasticity, the nervous system, and emotional processing—that, if properly nurtured, can promote true healing.

We then bring into focus two powerful plant teachers: ayahuasca and psilocybin. Join Dr. Shabnam Shalizi, Founder of Samskara, for an insightful discussion and other expert insights on how these plant medicines offer alternative approaches for health and well-being.