Dr. Megan Rundel, PhD, is a practitioner of psychedelic-assisted psychoanalysis in Oakland, CA. In this course, we will explore the psychedelic renaissance in mental health treatment and how it is relevant to psychoanalysis. We will consider the history of psychedelic use, and cultural issues that exert strong influence on our attitudes toward them. We will learn about the major psychedelic compounds being studied for efficacy in mental health disorders, their efficacy, mode of action, legal status, and contraindications. Then we will consider how psychoanalysts are uniquely well positioned to understand expanded states of consciousness, and explore clinical issues in working with patients who use psychedelics.