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Date:
February 16, 2021
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:
Online
Address:
Beaverton, OR 97005
Contact:
503-644-2197
Cost:
Free
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Magic Mushrooms: Easing Depression and Anxiety at End of Life with Anthony P. Bossis

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Could the ancient practice of using psychedelic compounds for insight and healing have a legitimate and safe role in today’s health care? For many people, receiving a life-threatening diagnosis leads to psychological suffering, including anxiety and depression. Discover the intriguing implications of psilocybin-facilitated experiences in offering a sense of connection, meaning, and transcendence in advanced illness and at the end of life. Presenter: Anthony P. Bossis, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine. Register to receive the Zoom link.