Psychedelics, Placebo, and Anesthetic Dreams in Psychiatric Treatment - Part 1

Explore a 30-minute lecture from Stanford anesthesiologist Boris Heifets at the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute examining the complex relationship between psychedelics, placebo effects, and mental health treatment. Dive into cutting-edge research investigating whether the psychedelic "trip" experience is necessary for therapeutic benefits, and learn about innovative methods to control for placebo effects in psychedelic studies. Discover how researchers are working to separate the biochemical effects from psychological expectations in treatments for depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Gain insights into novel research approaches combining anesthesia with psychedelic treatments, and understand the latest findings on how anesthetic-induced dreams may impact trauma recovery. Access additional resources on ketamine research, case studies of anesthetic dreams, and related content about psychedelics' role in empathy and OCD treatment through provided links to scientific publications and Stanford Medicine materials.