Last week, the Therapeutic Goods Administration changed the classification of Psilocybin and MDMA to allow psychiatrists to prescribe them for use in treating some mental health disorders.
But with this change comes questions. Who will benefit from their use? Who will be eligible?
In today's episode of The Quicky, we speak to professionals to break down psychedelics for the treatment of mental health issues and whether this move really does open up the door to new treatments that could end the suffering of thousands. We also speak to a woman who lost her husband who's life may have been saved if he had access to these drugs.
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CREDITS
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Tania De Jong - Founder of Mind Medicine Australia
Dr Vince Polito - Senior Research Fellow at the School of Psychological Sciences at the Biomolecular Discovery Research Centre at Macquarie University
Vanessa and Franco - thank you for sharing your story
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion