Do psychedelics treat mental illness? In this GameChanger episode host, Geoff Wall and guest, Sarah Grady, a psychiatric pharmacist, discuss a recent NEJM article comparing psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to escitalopram.
Guest:
Sarah Grady, PharmD
Drake University
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References and resources:
Carhart-Harris R, Giribaldi B, Watts R, et al. Trial of Psilocybin versus Escitalopram for Depression. N Engl J Med. 2021 Apr 15;384(15):1402-1411. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2032994. PMID: 33852780.
Continuing Education Information:
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss a recent study comparing psilocybin to escitalopram in depression
2. Identify potential patients that could benefit from psilocybin based on the study
0.05 CEU | 0.5 Hrs
ACPE UAN: 0107-0000-21-231-H01-P
Initial release date: 8/3/21
Expiration date: 8/3/22
Dr. Sarah Grady reports no actual or potential conflicts of interest associated with this activity.
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