Explore the use of VR-based psychotherapy, its effectiveness in treating mental health conditions, the challenges of introducing VR to patients, and its potential applications in various areas of mental health therapy.
We discuss the work of Psyched Wellness, a company focused on researching and producing products from Amanita Muscaria’s medicinal properties. Our conversation covers the company’s commitment to safety and quality, the mushroom’s use and impact, challenges and opportunities in the field, and future growth and product aspirations. Additionally, we explore insights from consumer experiences and the evidence collected, both anecdotal and scientific.
We discuss the development of a mental health curriculum for schools, focusing on normalizing conversations about mental health, the significance of addressing mental health issues early, and providing a framework for mental health literacy. The conversation also covers a personal journey from a family background of severe mental health disorders and addiction, through personal mental health challenges, to becoming the director of outreach for the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign and creating the first large-scale mental health assemblies in the U.S.
We explore the challenges of accessing psychiatric care and PsychPlus’s mission to bridge this gap. Their focus is on providing timely psychiatric help, emphasizing outpatient management to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. They aim to offer psychiatric assistance within a day or two, targeting patients discharged from inpatient settings and those seeking general life maintenance. Their approach includes a strong emphasis on employee retention and staff support to enhance patient care. Accepting all insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid, they prioritize growth to extend our services and reach. Technology is pivotal in our practice, incorporating electronic health records and an app for patient screening and diversion. We address the challenges of enhancing access to care and the critical role of innovation in psychiatry.