The Science of Ayahuasca: Mental Health, Psychiatry & Shamanism

Thu Jan 12 2023 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

Market House | London

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The Science of Ayahuasca: Mental Health, Psychiatry & Shamanism
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Join us for this engaging talk on mental health and Ayahuasca with Simon Ruffell
About this Event

In this engaging talk on Ayahuasca, Simon takes us through his journey conducting cutting edge research into the brew. We will review the basics, exploring the brew from both a shamanic and scientific perspective.

Simon will give us an outline of the potential therapeutic applications of ayahuasca in mental health and addiction according to recent research as well as reviewing the risks associated with the brew. He will then take us through his own research over the last seven years looking at the effects of ayahuasca on mental health, epigenetics, and nature relatedness in the Peruvian Amazon.

We will then explore the future of ayahuasca, and the ethical issues associated with its spread. Simon will outline his current research into the use of ayahuasca analogues in lab-based trials as well as new plans to develop wellness hubs combining psychiatry and shamanism.

Talk Starts at 7.30pm, Doors open at 7pm - Come down early to grab a good seat!

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Simon studied medicine before specialising in psychiatry. He completed his core psychiatric training at The Maudsley Hospital in London and worked at King’s College London as a Senior Research Associate investigating the use of psilocybin for treatment resistant depression. Since 2016 he has conducted research into the traditional psychedelic brew ayahuasca and co-founded the not-for-profit research organisation Icaro Science. Simon completed his PhD entitled Amazonian Ayahuasca and Mental Health Outcomes at Goldsmiths, University of London. He now works for the Psychae Institute as Senior Research Fellow and Chief Medical Officer, running randomised controlled trials investigating the potential therapeutic application of ayahuasca as well as acting as Chief Medical Officer for Heroic Hearts UK, a charity supporting veterans with psychedelic plant medicine. In his spare time Simon volunteers for the charity Psycare, which offers support to individuals undergoing challenging drug experiences at music festivals.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Market House, 443 Coldharbour Lane, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 10.00 to GBP 29.00

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