Table of Contents Introduction Part I: Context, History, and Biological Underpinnings of Psychedelic Treatment Chapter 1. Psychedelic Research and Treatment: Brief History of a Key Pioneers Chapter 2. Pharmacological and Neurobiological Mechanisms of Action of Psychedelic substances Part II: Illness Targets for Psychedelic Research and Treatment Chapter 3. The Illness Targets: Mood Disorders and Suicide Chapter 4. MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Treatment of PTSD Chapter 5. Psychedelic Treatment of OCD and Anxiety Disorders: Early Work Chapter 6. Psychedelics in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Chapter 7. The Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics in the Treatment of Psycho-Existential Distress in Palliative and End-of-Life Care Chapter 8. Psychedelic Treatment for Emerging Indications: Eating Disorders, Autism, and Chronic Pain Management Part III: Considerations for Implementing Psychedelic Treatment Chapter 9. Psychedelics and Well-Being: Enhancements and Risks Chapter 10. The Psychedelic Therapy Treatment Process Chapter 11. The Future of Psychedelics in Psychiatry
