UC Irvine's Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing plans to teach future mental health nurses the therapeutic use of psychedelics for treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. Led by Chris Cleary, the program will begin within the next two years. This initiative is part of a broader trend, with UCI joining 32 schools across the U.S. exploring psychedelics' potential in mental health treatment. Although party drugs have a stigma, there is increasing enthusiasm for structured, therapy-focused psychedelic medicine and its applications in mental health care.
UC Irvine’s Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing is one of two California schools planning to teach future mental health nurses how psychedelics can be used to treat mental health issues.
The program, led by assistant clinical professor Chris Cleary, will focus on how psychedelics can support treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction.
Despite the stigma surrounding party drugs, UCI’s embrace of psychedelic medicine is part of a growing acceptance and interest in structured, therapy-driven approaches.
UCI joined 32 schools nationwide planning to offer classes in psychedelics, highlighting a shift towards mainstream acceptance of therapeutic uses for these substances.
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