When Healing is not a Shortcut: Integrity in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

9 to 10 October 2026 |  Maison Internationale des Associations, Rue Washington 40, Ixelles

What does it mean to practise with integrity in psychedelic-assisted therapy?

As the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) grows rapidly, so do the questions we must ask ourselves — about ethics, power, patient experience, and the standards we hold ourselves to. This symposium brings together researchers, clinicians, patients, and thinkers to explore one of the most pressing questions in the field: how do we ensure that healing is genuine, grounded, and accountable?

When Healing is not a Shortcut is a one-day symposium organised by the Belgian Psychedelic Society (PSBE), designed to foster honest, multidisciplinary dialogue at the intersection of science, ethics, and lived experience.

What to expect

• Talks and panel discussions with leading voices in psychedelic research and therapy
• Perspectives from researchers, clinicians, ethicists, and patients
• A space for rigorous, open, and critical conversation
• Networking with professionals and community members shaping the field in Belgium and beyond

Themes we'll explore

• Ethics and accountability in therapeutic practice
• The patient perspective and what standardisation can leave behind
• Research challenges and the road to responsible integration
• The role of integrity in building a trustworthy field

Who is this for?

This event is for mental health professionals, researchers, policymakers, students, and anyone with a serious interest in the responsible development of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Whether you're new to the field or deeply embedded in it, you're welcome here.

A Code of Conduct applies to this event. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and intellectually honest space for all participants.