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BioForum – Our Mental Health Epidemic: The Need for Innovation in Treatment

August 4, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm AEST

Due to COVID restrictions, this event is now available to attend virtually only.

About the event

Despite an ever-increasing number of Australians experiencing debilitating mental illnesses, there has been little innovation in mental health treatment options over the last 5 decades.

With a new approach desperately needed, attention is now being paid to the potential role of psychedelic medicines as aides to psychotherapy for a wide array of conditions, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction. The Australian Government has recently demonstrated its support of these breakthrough therapies with a $15 million grant to kick start clinical trials.

This keynote session will discuss the science and data around psychedelic medicines and the exciting work that is currently being done in this space. We will examine the evidence for psychedelic-assisted therapy, investigate its potential applications, and learn about pre-clinical research and animal models currently being developed in Victoria. You will also learn about how the current policy and regulatory environment affects the work.

Event details

  • Date: Wednesday 4 August 2021
  • Time (AEST): 4:00pm – 5:30pm Presentations and Panel Discussion
  • Live stream: Zoom Webinar. A link to join will be shared via email prior to the event
  • Cancellation Policy: Full refund given up to 3 days prior to the event. No refunds within 3 days of the event.

This event is sponsored by the State Government of Victoria, DJPR. 

Details

Date:
August 4, 2021
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost:
$20 - $40
Event Category:

Contact

BioMelbourne Network
Phone:
+61 3 9667 8181
Email:
info@biomelbourne.org

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