Deconstructing depression: Do antidepressants work? Psilocybin clinical trials, MDD, TRD, and STAR*D

In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison deconstruct depression. They review recent research on psilocybin’s effects on depression, discuss their own experiences with depression, explain how depression is defined and diagnosed, explore what makes depression “treatment resistant”, review the famous (or infamous depending on who you ask) STAR*D study, explore recent research on what makes psychedelic therapy effective, and much more. Learn more about our podcast at https://numinus.com/podcast/ Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinus.com/training/ Learn more about our clinical trials at https://www.numinus.com/clinical-trials Learn more about Numinus at https://numinus.com/ Email us at [email protected] 🌟 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA   / drstevethayer     / innerspacedoctor     / numinustraining     / numinusnetwork     / numinustraining   ✨ PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY FRONTIERS PODCAST Welcome to the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers Podcast with Dr. Reid Robison and Dr. Stephen Thayer, faculty members at Numinus and leading voices in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Each episode explores the latest insights in psychedelic therapy training, integration therapy, and research–from clinical applications and ethics to mindfulness, neuroscience, and personal growth. 🧠 ABOUT NUMINUS Numinus is transforming mental health care through science, compassion, and education. We conduct clinical research and offer professional psychedelic therapy training programs that prepare facilitators and therapists to ethically and effectively support clients through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our programs are designed for regulated mental health professionals and healthcare providers interested in psychedelic facilitator training, integration therapy, and alternative medicine courses that combine evidence-based science with trauma-informed care. Numinus is an approved provider of Oregon Psilocybin Facilitator Training (120 didactic hours + practicum) and Colorado Natural Medicine Facilitator Training (150 didactic hours + practicum + consultation hours). These accredited pathways are ideal for those exploring: • Psychedelic-assisted therapy training • Psychedelic certification programs • Psilocybin training in Colorado, Oregon, and New Mexico • Integration and harm reduction practices • Alternative medicine training for mental health professionals 🌿 START YOUR CAREER IN PSYCHEDELICS Explore the full Numinus Certification Pathway, a comprehensive training sequence for professionals pursuing careers in psychedelic therapy, psilocybin facilitation, and psychedelic integration. CORE COURSES: • Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: https://numinusnetwork.com/courses/fu... • Introduction to Psychedelics: https://numinusnetwork.com/courses/in... • Molecular Foundations: Psilocybin and Others: https://numinusnetwork.com/courses/mo... • Colorado Ethics Course: https://numinusnetwork.com/courses/un... • Practical Applications: Experiential and Practicum Options: https://numinusnetwork.com/courses/pr... Each course helps you build a foundation in integration therapy, psychedelic research, and client-centered facilitation, equipping you for practice in emerging legal frameworks such as natural medicine in Colorado and psilocybin in Oregon. 💬 START YOUR CAREER IN PSYCHEDELICS Curious about how to become a psychedelic therapist or whether psychedelic therapy training is right for you? Join Info Fridays with Amanda, a free weekly information session where you’ll learn how to start your career in psychedelic-assisted therapy and ask questions about certification, clinical pathways, and facilitator roles. 👉 Register for Info Fridays: https://numinusnetwork.com/learn/events/