Katie Pickard
Katie Pickard is the Executive Director of Unlimited Sciences, a psychedelic research and education nonprofit based in Colorado Springs. She leads research that explores real-world psychedelic use in therapeutic, ceremonial, and personal settings, and expands access to evidence-based education through services like the free Psychedelic Info Line. By challenging stigma and amplifying underrepresented voices in psychedelic research, Katie’s work raises awareness about the healing power of natural medicine.
Psychedelics in the Wild: Real-World Insights from Psilocybin and Ayahuasca Studies
A crucial element in harm reduction for LGBTQIA+ individuals is access to safe, affirming spaces free from anti-queer biases. The present study employed a mixed-methods, longitudinal design to investigate the effects of an ayahuasca ceremony on mental health among LGBTQIA+ participants.