Social Justice

Growing up: The next cycle of venture funding for psychedelic companies

Commercial investment dominates psychedelic sector funding, primarily for drug discovery. Non-commercial projects need financial backing for drug policy reform, public health education, harm reduction, and diversity initiatives. Strategic funding can

Daniel Goldberg, Andrew Chomer, Lindsay Hoover, Sasha Cohen

PS2023 Business Indigenous People Plant Medicine Policy and Advocacy Psychedelic Science Social Justice

Building reciprocity in psychedelic companies

Indigenous communities are key to the emerging psychedelic industry but often see little benefit. How can companies ensure their inclusion and fair share in the growing market? Join the conversation.

Jeeshan Chowdhury, David Heldreth, Julia Mande

PS2023 Health Equity Indigenous People Plant Medicine Policy and Advocacy Psychedelic Science Social Justice

Unresolved Issues in the Psychedelics Community

State programs' equity, adverse event management, community tensions, integration with mental health system, microdosing, and indigenous community respect are key topics discussed in the video.

Rebecca Martinez, Jonathan Treem, Tracey Tee

PS2023 Integration Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Psychedelic-AT Research Social Justice Therapy Ethics

Embodying the Seat of the Psychedelic Guide

Psychedelic-assisted therapy training programs are expanding, but the role of the psychedelic guide is still evolving. This presentation explores the qualities and influences shaping the modern psychedelic guide.

Valeria McCarroll

PS2023 Policy and Advocacy Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Psychedelic Science Public Benefit Research Social Justice

Safety and accountability in psychedelic communities

Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones explore advancements in psychedelic research and therapy, highlighting key findings and implications for mental health treatment.

Hannah McLane, Brad Adams

PS2023 Ancestral Knowledge Health Equity Indigenous People Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Psychedelic Science Social Justice

Embedding Health Equity Principles into Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Education

Session explores health equity challenges and opportunities in mainstream psychedelic therapy, focusing on experiences of 3 women of color. Topics include overcoming inequity, cultural trauma, power dynamics, and ancestral healing.

Claudia Cuentas, Sara Reed, Deran Young

PS2023 Policy and Advocacy Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Psychedelic Science Public Benefit Social and Cultural Social Justice

Wielding Power: The psychedelic ecosystem and the US federal government

Exploration of wielding power for global access to psychedelic healing in collaboration with the US government.

Lia Mix

PS2023 Social Justice

Healing Justice is Climate Justice

Artist and activist leaders discuss shifting culture through storytelling and solidarity with frontline communities, addressing racial, social, economic, and climate justice intersections for healing humanity and Mother Earth.

Leila Salazar Lopez, Favianna Rodriguez

PS2023 Policy and Advocacy Psychedelic Science Social and Cultural Social Justice

Satire is sacred: the role of humor in keeping us “sane”

Adam Aronovich and Dennis Walker explore satire in psychedelics, drawing on historical trickster archetypes to critique societal absurdities in the evolving Psychedelic Renaissance.

Dennis Walker, Adam Aronovich

PS2023 Harm Reduction LSD Policy and Advocacy Psychedelic Science Research Social Justice

Underground History and Overground Future

William Leonard Pickard, once a prominent figure in the drug world, served 20 years in prison for LSD production and now works as a senior advisor for various organizations. His

William Leonard Pickard, Vince Kadlubek