Psychedelic Science & Me: Ben Sessa

Ben Sessa, a child and adolescent psychiatrist from England, emphasizes the clinical potential of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy as a powerful tool for accessing deep-seated trauma. The therapeutic use of substances like MDMA allows for a structured approach to revisit and reprocess childhood memories, which he considers potentially transformative for patients. Starting with personal interests in how psychedelics intersect with the arts and literature, the focus shifted to professional research to address the lack of empirical evidence surrounding these substances in medical education. Sessa is currently involved in a study designing MDMA protocols for therapeutic application, highlighting the necessity of careful, facilitator-led environments to ensure positive patient outcomes.