🌿 TapTalks Calgary: Could Psychedelics Transform Psychiatric Care?
🧠 With Dr. Leah Mayo | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | Best of Kin Social
Curious about the future of mental health treatment? Join leading neuroscientist and psychedelic researcher Dr. Leah Mayo for an eye-opening TapTalk exploring how psychedelic-assisted therapy could revolutionize psychiatric care. Held at Best of Kin Social in Calgary, this one-hour, in-person talk is ideal for anyone passionate about neuroscience, psychology, or the evolving world of medical psychedelics.
From MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD to psilocybin’s impact on treatment-resistant depression, Dr. Mayo will unpack the clinical science, neuroimaging breakthroughs, and the real-world challenges of bringing psychedelics into mainstream mental health care.
Whether you're a clinician, student, researcher, or just deeply curious about the intersection of science and healing, this evening offers the chance to learn from one of Canada’s most respected voices in psychedelic medicine.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
How MDMA and psilocybin are being used in clinical trials for PTSD, anxiety, and depression
What brain scans tell us about psychedelics and emotional healing
Why some patients respond when traditional medications fail
The ethical questions and safety concerns researchers face
What it will take to integrate psychedelics into standard psychiatric treatment
🧬 About the Speaker:
Dr. Leah Mayo
Parker Psychedelic Research Chair, Hotchkiss Brain Institute
Professor, University of Calgary
Global leader in stress neuroscience & psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy
Specializes in translational research on MDMA & psilocybin in mental health care
🍻 Event Schedule:
📍 Venue: Best of Kin Social, Calgary AB
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
🕖 Time: 8:00–9:00 PM MDT (doors at 7:30)
7:30 PM – Doors open (grab a drink, meet fellow curious minds)
8:00 PM – Main Talk by Dr. Mayo
8:45 PM – Interactive Q&A
9:00 PM – Post-talk mingling & casual discussion
🎟️ Why You Should Attend:
Get first-hand insights from a top expert in psychedelic therapy
Explore the future of psychiatry in an informal, welcoming space
Enjoy a thoughtful conversation over a pint or two