Trauma is widely represented across cultural practices. But there is surprisingly very little clinical evidence in the academic literature on the impact of theatre on trauma despite the rich field of dramatherapy; to date the only published review found no clinical benefit in PTSD. I think that this is an indication that we’re looking at this the wrong way and that theatre is an immensely powerful approach to catharsis.

Stress and trauma are common human experiences. While stress is a normal response to new and challenging situations, trauma involves an overwhelming response to life-threatening situations, injury, or sexual assault. Stress is not always harmful, but trauma almost always is.

It seems fitting to start my practice and my blogs with the hottest topic in Psychiatry right now: psychedelic-assisted therapy.