Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai’s Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research today announced a $2.1 million charitable contribution by the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. The gift will be used to help fund a large study comparing two and three sessions of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in combat veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study is being sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).
“Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy represents an entirely new treatment approach for veterans with trauma-related conditions like PTSD and depression,” said Alexandra M. Cohen, President of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. “We are excited to support this innovative work and look forward to seeing the potential impact of this study on veterans and their families.”