Global News published this video item, entitled “Drug therapy demand inspires search for Canada’s first psychedelics research chair” – below is their description.
The field of psychedelics to treat mental illnesses is gaining support in Canada.
The University of Calgary is searching for the country’s first psychedelics research chair, in an effort to fill research gaps.
There is limited medical evidence supporting the drug therapy, making it hard to access for a growing number of patients seeking mental health treatment. Heather Yourex-West explains the push to make the therapy more accessible.
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