Released October 22, 2025

About the Webinar

Stay informed with this recorded webinar on the evolving field of psychedelic medicine. Dr. Bill Detmer, CEO of Unbound Medicine, hosts Dr. Paul Nestadt and Dr. Mary Elizabeth “Bit” Yaden as they discuss emerging treatments, practical strategies for patient education, and innovative approaches to expanding mental health care capacity. The session includes a live Q&A, providing actionable insights to help clinicians support informed decision-making.

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Webinar Summary

Dr. Bill Detmer, CEO of Unbound Medicine, moderated a webinar with Dr. Paul Nestadt and Dr. Mary Elizabeth “Bit” Yaden from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, focusing on emerging developments in psychedelic medicine and strategies for expanding mental health care capacity. Dr. Nestadt highlighted the growing role of generalist and primary care clinicians in managing complex psychiatric conditions amid a national shortage of psychiatric specialists. He emphasized the value of point-of-care resources like the Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide in supporting clinicians with evidence-based recommendations, risk assessments, and referral guidance, enabling safer, more effective care for patients.

Dr. Yaden provided an overview of current research in psychedelic medicine, including clinical applications of psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA. She stressed that while these therapies are promising, most remain experimental and require careful patient screening, particularly for those with vulnerabilities such as psychosis. Dr. Yaden underscored the importance of clinician involvement in patient education, highlighting the role of informed conversations in guiding safe and evidence-based use of emerging interventions.

During the Q&A session, the panelists addressed practical considerations for integrating these therapies and resources into routine practice. Topics included identifying appropriate candidates for emerging treatments, navigating evolving evidence, and leveraging tools like the Psychiatry Guide to support clinical decision-making. The discussion reinforced the need for clinicians to serve as both providers and informed navigators, equipping patients with accurate information while maintaining safety and efficacy in care delivery.

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About The Presenters

Paul Nestadt, MD

Dr. Paul Nestadt is the James Wah Professor of Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Center for Suicide Prevention in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is the Director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic and Associate Director of the Esketamine Clinic at Johns Hopkins, and attends on the inpatient dual diagnosis unit. A nationally renowned expert on the practical risk factors for suicide, his research focuses on suicide prevention, particularly the roles of firearms, opioids, and large-scale data analysis, as well as psychological autopsy interviews with bereaved families. He chairs Maryland’s Suicide Fatality Review Committee and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and numerous textbook chapters. He is a founding editor of the Johns Hopkins POC-IT Psychiatry guide. A frequent media contributor and policy advisor, he speaks nationally and internationally on suicide risk and prevention.

Mary Elizabeth "Bit" Yaden, MD, MSc, MAPP

Mary Elizabeth "Bit" Yaden, MD, MSc, MAPP is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University and the clinical director of the Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness Research (CPCR). Her current scholarship focuses on medical education as well as psychedelic interventions in Psychiatry. Prior to joining the faculty at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Yaden completed her psychiatric residency at the University of Pennsylvania and served as a chief resident.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Johns Hopkins Pychiatry Guide: https://www.hopkinsguides.com​

Unbound Medicine: https://www.unboundmedicine.com