What does a horse tranquilizer have to do with mental health? This talk will cover a brief history of ketamine from its origins as a battlefield anesthesia, to party drug, and present day use as a cutting edge treatment in psychiatric medicine. The purpose of this objective exploration is to dispel myths, stigma, and misunderstandings about a promising drug that offers so much potential to alleviate even the most treatment resistant and invasive psychiatric symptoms.

Patrick is a university professor, psychotherapist, and published researcher on the topic of ketamine assisted psychotherapy. He holds a BA in Psychology and Religious Studies, MA in Counseling, and PhD in Mind-Body Medicine with an emphasis in Integrated Mental Health.