The Healthy Ecologies and Lifestyles Lab

02/01/2024

Excited today to publish our guidance for lower risk use.

Psilocybin and other psychedelic substances have enormous therapeutic potential—but access to these therapies is patchwork. Many people choose to use on their own, and others avoid using out of fear. I believe that we can unlock the potential of these natural therapies to help people overcome loneliness, anxiety, depression, and the many other modern ills that plague our communities. That’s why my lab is working to put together evidence that supports the uptake of these theraputic tools.

Read our guidelines here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60283c2e174c122f8ebe0f39/t/65bac37f1af31e7732461e0d/1706738575424/TRIPS+Report.pdf

08/18/2023

We're recruiting for a new study to improve our understanding of the mental health impacts of climate change. Your participation will help us identify the main factors associated with climate anxiety, distress, and resilience.

Visit https://mhcca.ca/survey to participate!

Climate Change Impact Survey

02/28/2023

We need to hear from you!

Whether you use psilocybin or not, please take our survey to help us better understand evolving social norms around "magic mushrooms" and how we can support the safety of those who use them.

Anyone living in Canada, aged 16 years or older is eligible to participate. If you complete the survey, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 cash prize!

Visit https://getpsyched.ca/research to get started!

11/06/2022

Welcome to the HEAL lab. The Healthy Ecologies and Lifestyles Lab, directed by Dr. Kiffer Card with the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University, is an interdisciplinary health and social science lab addressing the determinants and consequences of emotional distress.

Learn more by visiting https://heal-lab.ca/ or follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/SFU_HEAL!