H.2532
An act relative to therapeutic psilocybin treatment centers sets out to develop a 5-site pilot program in Massachusetts, establishing non-profit therapeutic centers offering psilocybin treatment for mental and physical health needs
All about OT
Occupational therapists in Massachusetts have a unique opportunity to be part of a growing number of psychedelic assisted therapists
Occupational Therapy & Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Licensing
Occupational therapists are one of numerous healthcare professionals who are eligible to receive training in psychedelic assisted therapy.
Programs
Several programs are available for occupational therapists to become licensed psychedelic assisted therapists, including: CIIS, IPI, SWC and UC Berkley.
Future Oriented
Psychedelics are currently being studied to treat the physical deficits resulting from stroke.
Mental and Physical Health Needs
Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings with individuals who would benefit from therapeutic psilocybin treatment
Mental Health
Potential treatment for a variety of mental health needs:
Drug resistant depression
Anxiety
Substance Use Disorder
Existential Distress
Quality of Life
Physical Health
PHATOM (Psychedelic Healing: Adjunct Therapy Harnessing Opened Malleability)