The Battle Within: Dr. Marisha Chilcott on Mental Health in First Responders and Innovative Treatments

Enduring The Badge

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Have you ever wondered about the potential of psychedelic psychotherapy in treating mental health? Please tune into our enlightening exchange with Dr. Marisha Chilcott, a dedicated family physician with a heart for improving mental health in society, especially among first responders. Dr. Chilcott's rich experiences span her time on an urban search-and-rescue team to partnering with a firefighter. She brings the issue of mental health in high-stress professions to the forefront, underlining the urgency to destigmatize mental health issues and champion resilience and wellness.
We pull back the curtain on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, exploring its efficacy in treating mental health issues. This is much more than drug therapy; it's about forging new mental paths and transforming reactive thought patterns. We'll walk through personal experiences with ketamine and the efforts to make this revolutionary treatment more accessible, particularly for first responders. We also take a deep look into the dynamics of group ketamine therapy, discussing preparation, setting, and medication administration, the advantages of group integration sessions, and the hurdles in organizing these meetings.
We're also not mincing words about the resistance from insurance companies to cover these treatments and the need to prioritize mental health in high-stress professions. In our forthright chat, we also address the risks and benefits of ketamine therapy and the dangers of sourcing ketamine from unregulated online platforms. You don't want to miss out on this thought-provoking conversation that promises to challenge the status quo around mental health treatment. Join us as we tackle these critical issues and more.

As a First Responder, you are critical in keeping our communities safe. However, the stress and trauma of the job can take a toll on your mental health and family life.

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Chapters

1. Improving Mental Health for First Responders (00:00:02)

2. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Trauma (00:12:15)

3. Ketamine Therapy for Trauma and Health (00:23:35)

4. Ketamine Therapy and Mental Wellness (00:32:39)

5. Risks and Benefits of Ketamine Therapy (00:42:09)