PTSD

Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

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Psychedelic Assisted Therapy in Ireland:

Previously I have shared posts on clinical trials abroad linked to the use of MDMA in conjunction with psychotherapy to treat PTSD.  This recent article outlines ongoing Irish research on the use of psilocybin, (the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms) in conjunction with psychotherapy to help those with treatment resistant depression.

“It’s promising data,” says Dr John Kelly, a psychiatrist and clinical senior lecturer at Trinity College Dublin and Tallaght University Hospital and an investigator with the trial. “It’s going to form the basis for further, larger studies.”

Psychedelics used safely under medical supervision  in conjunction with psychotherapy is an area of continued research globally and could provide future treatment options for clients in different forms of distress.

This RTE radio clip may also be of interest for those interested to hear more on the topic.

Ukrainian Language Psychological Supports

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Psychological Supports for Ukrainians Living in Ireland

Ukrainian Language Support at Talk therapy Dublin

  • At Talk Therapy Dublin we are also lucky to able to provide access to a number of Ukrainian Psychotherapists/Psychologists working in Ireland and our practitioner Tetiana Yanushevska is providing weekly sessions online and from our Rathmines Office in Ukrainian, Russian or English.  
  • Please make contact if we can assist with more information or if you would like to make contact with Tetiana.

 

 

 

MDMA & Psychotherapy for treatment of PTSD

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Since, sharing an article a number of years ago I have been receiving some enquiries for MDMA assisted therapy linked to treatment of PTSD here in Ireland.

It is worth noting that this is NOT available as a treatment option in Ireland and all the article described was good outcomes in small clinical trials in the USA.

MDMA is still a class A illegal drug and while promising results were noted more research is required by the international research community. It would also require specialist training of therapists to deliver this form of treatment so is likely a long way off actual use in practice.

There are other trauma focused therapies available to clients (such as EMDR and Sensorimotor therapies) and specialized practitioners as well as therapists with additional training in these models are available for clients in Ireland.

This 2019 article gives some information on the current situation with MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD, as does this article from John Hopkins University.

Please make contact with us if you require any more information on the above.

MDMA and talk therapy being trialed to treat PTSD

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In a week where the medicinal cannabis bill was passed by the Dail in Ireland, here is an article on how an active ingredient of another illegal drug (ecstasy) is being revisited for possible medicinal application – this time in order to treat PTSD (post traumatic stress syndrome).

It is worth noting that the application of MDMA in this trial is in conjunction with talk therapy.  This is not unusual approach when tackling mental health presentations, talk therapy alongside anti anxiety/depressant medication is a well established treatment for anxiety & depression.