Understanding Suicide and Suicidal Ideation in the Context of Psychedelic Treatment

In this lecture, Kwasi Adusei addresses one of the most delicate and essential topics in the field of mental health. As we face a global crisis of disconnection and despair, conversations about suicide and suicidal ideation have become increasingly vital — especially within psychedelic facilitation. This session offers grounded, compassionate guidance on how to approach this topic with awareness, sensitivity, and clinical integrity.

You will learn:

• How to understand suicide and suicidal ideation through a trauma-informed and relational lens.

• Key considerations for assessing and supporting safety in psychedelic contexts.

• Ways to integrate these understandings into your ethical and clinical practice.