What does the treatment consist of?

The Assessment Consultation consists of a Psychiatry consultation that serves, above all, the purpose of confirming that the inclusion criteria for the treatment are present and that there are no criteria that could contraindicate it. The clinical diagnosis indicating treatment is Treatment-Resistant Depression. The decision regarding eligibility will always be discussed as a team, at a time after the consultation.

The Preparation Sessions correspond to medical consultations with two main objectives: to establish a relationship therapy with the patient and provide him with all relevant information about the treatment, in order to be able to maximize the its effectiveness and safety. Practical recommendations for treatment are provided and assessments are also carried out. psychometrics that allow the collection of data in a structured way. All these elements are indispensable for the obtaining informed consent.

It is during the Dosing Sessions that a drug with psychedelic properties is administered, in a room with appropriate lighting, comfort and safety conditions, with the permanent presence of a team doctor who will accompany the patient throughout the session. Strict monitoring and clinical safety protocols are respected. In total, the Dosage Sessions – from the patient's reception to clinical discharge accompanied by the reference person – last around two and a half hours.

Integration Sessions take place on the days following the Dosage Sessions. Given the proven effects of increasing neuroplasticity triggered by the drug used, these consultations will seek to stimulate psychological flexibility, improve mentalization capacity and facilitate concrete actions that promote mental health, in a way adjusted to the nature of the specific problems of each patient. patient. In these sessions, psychometric assessments will also be carried out, allowing data to be collected in a structured way.

The treatment is completed with a Reassessment Consultation 1 month after the last Integration Session, which ensures a adequate follow-up and continuity of care, through articulation with your psychiatrist and/or assistant psychologist. In this, the same psychometric evaluation instruments used for assess the symptoms.