Inner Well-Being

The University Psychedelic Education Program (U-PEP) is designed to broaden access to education about the therapeutic use of psychedelic medicines by equipping university faculty with essential knowledge and resources to develop and integrate evidence-based, culturally responsive psychedelic content into the curriculum. 

 

U-PEP emerged from an innovative pilot program at the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University's schools of nursing and social work which was made possible by the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation and the Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation. In partnership with the 1440 Foundation and several key collaborators and funders, U-PEP aims to replicate the pilot and scale it, providing faculty from a growing number of universities with the knowledge and tools needed to educate their students about psychedelic-assisted research and care. The program will continue to be funded through philanthropic support and thereby free of charge to participating universities.

 

Program Goals:

• -To educate faculty about psychedelic-assisted therapy
• -To help faculty develop evidence-based, culturally responsive curricular content about psychedelic-assisted care
• -To provide faculty with the mentorship and tools needed to integrate psychedelic content into their respective programs
• -To foster collaboration & community among participating faculty   

Program Components:

• -Introductory Toolkit & Curriculum Integration Guide
• -Faculty Educational Program
• -Mentorship
• -Curricular Consultation
• -Online Resource Hub
• -Learning Collaborative

 

We are proud to release the first request for proposals (RFP) to expand and diversify the U-PEP program. Faculty members from any accredited nursing or social work* program in the U.S. are encouraged to apply and become early leaders in this nascent field.

 

The best opportunity to receive answers to any questions will be during the information sessions on November 21st at 11am EST and December 4th at 7:30pm EST. To receive the Zoom link for the information session, or if you have any questions, please email narda.skov@1440.org.

 

Click here to apply

 

*U-PEP will launch with nursing and social work programs. If there is interest and adequate funding, other disciplines such as medicine, psychology, divinity, public health & pharmacy will be considered in the future.

 

 

Launched in 2015, BrainFutures works to accelerate access to science-based, brain health innovations that improve human outcomes. BrainFutures envisions a future where effective brain health practices are widely accessible to people of all ages, enabling advancements in learning, enhancement of cognitive performance, prevention of debilitating brain conditions and effective treatment of mental health and substance use conditions. Led by a cross-disciplinary advisory board of experts, BrainFutures fills a critical gap by providing rigorous analysis of practical advances in brain health.

Our mission is to increase access to safe, effective, and affordable psychedelic-assisted therapy for marginalized individuals. We aim to catalyze the development of Medicaid-fundable delivery models of care that integrate best practices from both the health equity and psychedelic fields.

We're a team of change-makers on a mission to bridge gaps, eliminate barriers, and bring revolutionary mental health care to marginalized communities through psychedelic-assisted care. By connecting the dots between the psychedelic ecosystem and the broader health equity space, we're amplifying access, equity, and transformation—one bold step at a time.

https://www.psychedelichealthequity.org/

Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative supports research on and clinical trials of physician-prescribed psychedelic medicines and patient access to these treatments. Begun in 2017, PSFC evaluates funding opportunities, advises scientists and organizations, and works to advance clinical approval of psychedelics. Existing psychiatric treatments fail to address the suffering of the hundreds of millions of people worldwide affected by conditions such as PTSD, depression, and addiction. Their work is intended to expand the treatment options available to those suffering from these chronic diseases.

Usona Institute
Founded in 2014, Usona Institute is a medical research organization dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding and therapeutic application of consciousness-expanding medicines. With a mission to address society's most challenging mental health conditions, Usona focuses on developing breakthrough treatments where existing solutions fall short.

A Global Center for Convening and Collaboration in Education
Usona Institute's purpose-built campus serves as a global center for research, collaboration, and learning. Positioned as a vital node in a network of emerging global centers, Usona brings together clinical researchers, integrative practitioners, and visiting scholars to advance psychedelic therapy and clinical care delivery models.

Through collaborations with leading organizations, Usona develops innovative curriculum and programs tailored to faculty, researchers, and practitioners preparing to scale future educational initiatives. These immersive and interactive learning experiences are designed to equip clinical, scientific, and academic leaders with the critical knowledge and skills required to foster innovation in preparation for the anticipated delivery of care, upon regulatory approval.

Participants benefit from expert faculty, experiential learning opportunities, and diverse guest speakers, gaining the expertise necessary to set the standard for best practices in psychedelic therapies and clinical research.

Learn more about Usona Institute.

The International Arts + Mind Lab (IAM Lab) Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics is a multidisciplinary research-to-practice initiative at Johns Hopkins University that is accelerating the field of neuroarts through the study of neuroaesthetics.

IAM Lab is pioneering Impact Thinking, a translational research approach designed to solve intractable problems in health, well-being, and learning through the arts. IAM Lab brings together brain scientists and practitioners in the visual and performing arts, architecture and design, and creative arts therapies to foster collaboration and research. Our goal is to empower the global neuroaesthetics community to change the way we think today and enhance the way we live tomorrow.

https://www.artsandmindlab.org/