This talk highlights the pioneering research of Robin Carhart-Harris, founding director of Imperial College London’s Centre for Psychedelic Research.

His studies show how psilocybin, combined with psychotherapy, can rapidly ease severe depression. In his influential TED Talk, Carhart-Harris illustrates how psychedelics reshape brain connectivity — breaking down rigid “cliques” and enabling freer communication across regions. While not a magic cure, his work underscores the potential of psychedelics to transform mental health when paired with careful preparation and skilled therapy.

Credits: TEDx Warwick