At Conscious Mind Centre, we have developed novel Medicine Assisted Therapy protocols for Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
What is Medicine Assisted Therapy?
Medicine Assisted Therapy is a transformative therapeutic journey spanning up to four months*. Our treatment protocol involves several individual therapy sessions, augmented by multiple 8-hour medicine sessions conducted in our clinic over the span of 4-months.
It has been likened to 20 years of therapy condensed into a few weeks. Unlike CBT talk therapy or standard anti-depressant pharmacological therapy, Medicine Assisted Therapy is a novel, non-directive, medicine augmented therapy done in a clinical settings. The treatment protocol is systematic but patient led. That means, Medicine Assisted Therapy is not delivered as a one-size fits all protocol, your journey through this treatment will be unique to you and be guided by your response to treatment throughout the protocol. Read more about Medicine Assisted Therapy here.
Who Delivers Medicine Assisted Therapy?
This treatment is delivered by a highly qualified, Medicine Assisted Therapy trained, multiple-disciplinary team. Including a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or clinical psychology registrar, registered psychologist, and mental health social workers. It is not a stand-alone pharmaceutical or microdosing home-based treatment; it involves a specialised, precise, and comprehensive therapeutic approach.
Is it Safe?
Clinical trial data shows significant therapeutic outcomes in suitable candidates. Medicine Assisted Therapy is not without risk, side effects, and the potential of no effect at all. Patient safety and suitability is paramount in clinical Medicine Assisted Therapy and the sole reason the screening process is thorough. While Medicine Assisted Therapy has been shown it can be an effective treatment for TRD and PTSD, these outcomes can be attributed to adequate screening and specialised therapy training to facilitate this treatment.
What is the Process?
We have included an infographic below to help you understand the process of accessing this treatment, all potential patients for Medicine Assisted Therapy need to be referred by their primary care team, GP, or psychiatrist.
If you would like more information about how to access Medicine Assisted Therapy, please contact our Administration Team today via our contact form below.
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Am I Eligible?
Not all patients are eligible for Medicine Assisted Therapy, there are several criteria that need to be met to access this treatment.
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What are the Criteria?
- You have been diagnosed with Treatment Resistant Depression or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This can be previously diagnosed by a psychologist or psychiatrist.
- You can demonstrate two unsuccessful courses of anti-depressant medication.
- You are not currently pregnant or breast feeding.
- Completion of the screening process and endorsement from the clinical Psychedelic Assisted Therapy team.
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What Does it Cost?
At Conscious Mind Centre, our protocol starts from $16,000AUD. Clinical Medicine Assisted Therapy in Australia costs upwards of $25,000AUD. All costs and potential rebates will be discussed with patients during the screening process. Funding support options are emerging to increase access to this treatment. Department of Veteran Affairs have shown support for Medicine Assisted Therapy, Medibank recently pledged $50M funding package for novel mental health treatments, and philanthropic support funds are available for eligible patients.
Please note. All third-party funding is subject to third-party eligibility criteria, application, assessment, and approval. All third-party funding is independent of Conscious Mind Centre.