Paul Miller
CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST AND FOUNDER OF THE MIRABILIS HEALTH INSTITUTE
Prof Paul W. Miller, MD MB BCh BAO DMH MRCPsych FRSA, is an author, Consultant Psychiatrist and founder of the Mirabilis Health Institute; an EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer and Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Life and Health Sciences at Ulster University. His humanitarian work has supported projects on the Island of Ireland, as well as in Myanmar, Northern Iraq and he is currently focused upon trauma capacity building for Ukraine.
Workshop Two - Paul Miller - The Mind’s Healing Journey: Exploring the Potential of Psychedelics for PTSD
Professor Paul Miller delves into the ground-breaking realm of psychedelic-assisted therapy as a transformative
treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This talk looks at the history and science behind
psychedelics such as LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA, and their ability to facilitate profound emotional and cognitive
breakthroughs. Drawing from clinical trials and patient testimonials, it highlights the potential for these
substances to reshape therapeutic approaches to mental health, offering new hope to those burdened by
trauma. By bridging traditional treatment gaps, this exploration invites a re-evaluation of psychedelics' place
in modern mental health, emphasizing safety, ethics, and the path towards healing. It will also draw on the
research underway at the Mirabilis Health Institute in Northern Ireland using methylone, a variant of MDMA,
for the treatment of PTSD.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the neurobiological mechanisms by which psychedelics influence psychological healing
2. Discuss current evidence from clinical trials on the efficacy & safety of psychedelic-assisted therapy in treating
PTSD.
3. Identify the ethical considerations & potential risks in using psychedelics for therapeutic purposes
4. Recognize the broader implications of psychedelic research for future mental health treatments and the
destigmatization of these substances.
