Psychedelic Assisted Therapy for PTSD

FUNDRAISER EVENT: All proceeds from ticket sales go to Heroic Hearts Project UK

Psychedelics are at the forefront of a mental health revolution, offering new hope for those struggling with trauma and personal transformation. This event brings together experts from the fields of psychopharmacology, therapy, and lived experience to explore the science, stories, and strategies behind psychedelic-assisted healing. From groundbreaking research to personal testimonies, discover how these substances are reshaping our understanding of PTSD, trauma recovery, and integration.
 

Talks

Psychedelic Science and PTSD 

Jo Neill, Professor of Psychopharmacology, University of Manchester
Professor Jo Neill will delve into the latest research on psychedelic-assisted therapy for PTSD, exploring the neurobiological mechanisms and the potential for these compounds to revolutionise mental health treatment.

Through War to Peace 

Keith J Abraham, Former Parachute Regiment & CEO of Heroic Hearts Project UK
A former soldier turned advocate, Keith J Abraham shares his powerful journey from the battlefield to healing through psychedelics, shedding light on their transformative impact on veterans struggling with PTSD.

How to Integrate the Psychedelic Experience

Siri Arti, Mind and Body Therapist
Psychedelic experiences can be profound, but how do we make sense of them? Therapist Siri Arti will provide essential guidance on integrating these experiences into daily life for lasting growth and healing.

Speakers

Professor Jo Neill

Jo Neill is Professor of Psychopharmacology at the University of Manchester. She is Chair of the Medical Psychedelics Working Group at Drug Science, a Trustee for Heroic Hearts UK, and a scientific advisor for the Centre for Evidence Based Drug Policy. She is co-founder of b-neuro, a University based Contract Research Organisation developing new treatments for mental illness through animal models and past President of the British Association for Psychopharmacology (President 2016-2018). She served on the Research Excellence Framework panel for Unit of Assessment 3 (Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy) in 2014. Jo is working with Policy at Manchester and Drug Science to educate the public about the urgent need for drug law reform and suspension of Schedule 1 restrictions to enable research into the medicinal properties of currently illegal drugs. She is a co-host of the Drug Science podcast alongside Prof David Nutt and Dr Hannah Thurgur.

Keith J Abraham

Keith Abraham served 9 years as a member of The Parachute Regiment, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Throughout the latter years of his military service and during his time working for an investment bank, Keith began experiencing severe symptoms of anxiety and depression. After exhausting the majority of services and options offered by the NHS and military charities without much success, Keith realised a new approach was needed.

His profound experiences with ayahuasca and psilocybin convinced him of the vital role plant medicines have to offer those suffering from PTSD, brain injuries and mental ill-health.

Siri Arti

Siri Arti is a highly experienced Mind and Body Therapist, specializing in holistic healing, trauma recovery, and psychedelic integration. With a background in somatic therapy, mindfulness, and emotional processing, she has spent over two decades guiding individuals through deep personal transformation. Siri’s approach blends traditional therapeutic practices with modern integration techniques, helping people make sense of profound psychedelic experiences and apply their insights to everyday life. She is passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces for individuals to navigate their healing journeys, ensuring long-lasting emotional and spiritual growth.
 

When & Where

Wednesday 11th June, 7-10pm

Mowlem Theatre. Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD