Articles on psychedelic therapy
KETAMED writing and summaries of publications on research, regulation and education in this area of mental health.
General articles
International decisions and summaries of publications on psychedelics in mental health.
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Australia and Oregon: two models of access
Specialist prescribing and licensed services: two different decisions, with no effect in Portugal.
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The SICAD dossier (December 2023)
Público’s December 2023 report on the dossier in which SICAD reviewed the therapeutic potential of some illicit drugs.
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Between promise and prudence
An opinion article by KETAMED’s clinical director on enthusiasm for psychedelics and what responsible practice requires.
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Hope and hype: a McLean guide
A McLean Hospital guide to the substances under study, the results it presents, the risks and the limits.
Psychedelic therapy education in Portugal
The course “Introduction to Psychedelic Therapy: Research and Clinical Practice”, at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon, covers scientific research and clinical practice in this field. Here we collect writing on its sessions and the subjects discussed.
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First edition of the course completed
The first edition ended in 2026; applications for the 2nd edition are open until 31 December 2026.
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The course’s inaugural lecture
In February 2026, the first edition of the course opened with an inaugural lecture at FMUL.
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A university course in Lisbon
The Lisbon Faculty of Medicine course, mainly for health professionals: what it is and where to follow it.
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Psilocybin and end of life
Research on emotional distress in serious illness and William Richards’ contribution.
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Psychedelics in Europe: what the data show
João Matias (EUDA) on the epidemiology of use: trends, populations and contexts.
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Law and the limits of clinical access
Decriminalisation, medicine authorisation and clinical trials are not the same thing.
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