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E-Poster

Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Session: Research and Practice with Psychedelic Therapies: Indigenous Considerations Through a Social Justice Framework.

Research and Practice With Psychedelic Therapies: Indigenous Considerations Through a Social Justice Framework

Friday, October 25, 2024

4:45 PM – 5:15 PM CT

Location: KC Convention Center, Poster 3A

Presenter(s)

Trina R. DuVall, MSW

Field Education Faculty Liaison/Field Instructor
University of Oklahoma
Sapulpa, OK, United States
Nicholas Dubriwny, LCSW

Instructor / Undergraduate Coordinator / Graduate Coordinator
University of Oklahoma
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, United States

As research on psychedelics in the treatment of mental health disorders has increased over the years, so too has concerns about the role of indigenous peoples in the research and use of psychedelics. The social justice framework provides a unique perspective from which to view this issue.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion the participant will be able to have a better understanding of the active research and policies for the use of psychedelics as a therapeutic intervention in relation to the role of social work.
Upon completion the participant will be able to understand the social justice implications in the use of psychedelics in clinical practice and the impact on indigenous knowledge sovereignty. Recognizing and honoring the cultural context and traditional practices surrounding psychedelic use within indigenous communities
Upon completion the participant will be able to understand the intersection of psychedelics and therapeutic interventions and the challenges the research has identified including legal and regulatory barriers, stigma, and the need for further research to establish standardized protocols.