Matt Butler: Psychedelic Treatment of Functional Neurological Disorder

This episode includes discussion with Dr. Matthew Butler regarding his professional pathway and background to FND research and practice including a detour into philosophy and nerdy book recommendations, his parallel work as a trial doctor on psychedelics for other neuropsychiatric conditions and clinical work in FND, his upcoming trial of psilocybin in FND (https://www.psifund.co.uk/) and gender, diversity, & trauma as it relates to psychedelic use.  Lastly we discuss his hopes for future studies and next steps.

Relevant Links: 

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/matt-butler

https://www.psifund.co.uk/