Julie Holland

Dr. Julie Holland is a psychiatrist and author of the NYT bestsellers Moody Bitches and Weekends at Bellevue. She is the editor of two non-profit books: Ecstasy: The Complete Guide and The Pot Book: A Complete Guide to Cannabis. While now a medical advisor to MAPS, she was a medical monitor for several clinical studies examining the efficacy of using MDMA-assisted psychotherapy or cannabis in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Her newest book is Good Chemistry: The Science of Connection, From Soul to Psychedelics.

Perspectives from a lifetime of psychedelic exploration

A psychedelic researcher from a young age, Dr. Julie Holland will discuss key episodes that delineate her 40 year career trajectory, including her early interest in harm reduction practices, involvement with MAPS-sponsored MDMA and cannabis research, her nine years running the psychiatric emergency room at New York City’s Bellevue Hospital (focusing on access and systems change), helping to cultivate a psychedelic community in NYC, and building a large psychiatric practice specializing in psychedelic-literate treatment.