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Conference

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Joost Breeksema, PhD

OPEN Foundation & University of Groningen

Speaker Bio

Joost Breeksema holds an MA in philosophy and is a PhD candidate at the Department of Psychiatry at the University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands, where he conducts various qualitative studies. He believes that a closer examination of the perspectives of patients and therapists involved in treatments with different psychedelics for severe mental disorders can deepen our understanding of the therapeutic mechanisms involved and how the multiple variables comprising set, setting, therapeutic framework, and other contextual factors influence these treatments.

He is also executive director of the OPEN Foundation. This Amsterdam-based non-profit has been advocating for interdisciplinary research into, and potential therapeutic applications of psychedelic since 2007. OPEN organizes the biannual Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR), Europe’s longest-running conference on psychedelics, focusing on high-quality scientific research, therapeutic innovations, and critical discussions around ethics, policy, and more. ICPR 2024 takes place in Haarlem, from 6 to 8 June, 2024. Underlying all his work is a deep-seated belief in the scientifically grounded, responsible and ethical integration of psychedelics that respects the multiplicity of other, non-medical approaches.

ICPR 2024 Abstract

Journey of a lifetime. Patient and therapist perspectives on MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD

We will explore the transformative impact of MDMA-assisted therapy through the dual perspectives of both a patient and a therapist. This live interview will delve into the personal journey of a patient, a police officer with treatment refractory PTSD, who participated in a clinical trial, alongside insights from one of the treating therapists. Together, they will share their experiences, challenges, and the therapeutic outcomes of this innovative treatment. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the process, benefits, and real-world implications of MDMA-assisted therapy, enhancing insights in these innovative therapeutic practices.

This setup aims to provide a holistic view of the therapy process and its effects, valuable for both professionals and those interested in psychedelic therapy.

© 2007-2024 ICPR by OPEN Foundation, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
© 2007-2024 ICPR by OPEN Foundation, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
© 2007-2024 ICPR by OPEN Foundation, Amsterdam, the Netherlands