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Can psilocybin help people with treatment-resistant OCD?

Dr. Terence Ching, a clinical psychologist and researcher at Yale University, joins Psychedelic Alpha's Josh Hardman to discuss his pioneering work leading psilocybin clinical trials for obsessive compulsive disorder.

Key topics explored:

🎯 How OCD can actually dampen the psychedelic experience, and what "looping" looks like in session

💊 Why their first trial used a single moderate dose, and how participant feedback shaped their two-dose follow-up study

🔄 The surprising connection between psilocybin and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) as a framework for change

🧘 The non-directive approach: "We're simply jogging alongside the participant"

📅 What's next: publication timelines and the future of psilocybin for OCD

OCD is one of the most disabling mental disorders, with a long latency to treatment. This conversation offers a rare window into what psychedelic science might offer.

🎧 Read the full interview at https://psychedelicalpha.com/news/psilocybin-for-ocd-terence-ching-on-lessons-from-yales-randomised-trials/