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This episode comes from the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s podcast, Your Daily Dose with Kym Douglas. Pacific Neuroscience Institute experts, Dr. Keith Heinzerling and Dr. Daniel Kelly discuss the Treatment & Research in Psychedelics (TRIP) program at PNI. Dr. Heinzerling, an addiction medicine specialist and TRIP director, and Dr. Kelly, director and one of the four founders of PNI describe how psychedelic-assisted therapy with compounds such as psilocybin from “magic mushrooms” in clinical trials can help treat conditions such as alcohol use disorder, anxiety, and depression. Listen to this episode to learn how these doctors envision psychedelic-assisted therapy transforming the current model of mental health care.

Discover the secret to optimal brain health with Jennifer Bramen, PhD, Senior Research Scientist. Learn how cognitive reserve protects against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions, and gain practical advice to enhance your brain health.

Neuro-oncologist, Akanksha Sharma, MD, explains common symptoms of brain tumors and highlights the wide range of medical specialties that provide accessible brain tumor treatments. Plus, discover how Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) supports the brain tumor community.

PNI specialists joined the brain tumor community for a special day of festivities and a walk around Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica on May 31st, 2023.

Pacific Neuroscience Institute® experts discuss the signs and symptoms of anxiety. Discover the latest treatment and innovations at PNI's Pacific Treatment & Research In Psychedelics (TRIP) program.

Named among the nation’s top 50 neurology and neurosurgery centers, Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI)'s pituitary experts are at the forefront of research in the advancement of treatment and follow-up care for pituitary diseases. Daniel F. Kelly, MD, MD, Co-Founder of PNI and recipient of the Southern California Super Doctors Distinction for 15 years, discusses innovations in pituitary and brain tumor treatment.

June is Myasthenia Gravis awareness month. MG is a disorder of nerves and muscles that occurs when they don’t communicate well with each other. Learn more.

Brain tumors don't get the same amount of attention as the other types of cancers. But they are still very important to talk about. Dr. Daniel F. Kelly is a neurosurgeon and founder of Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Listen in to learn about Daniel's non-linear path to becoming a neurosurgeon. You'll also hear how the Pacific Neuroscience Institute uses keyhole surgery to reduce the amount of time patients need to stay in the hospital.

Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Providence Saint John's observe Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Join our upcoming events to support patients and their loved ones.

Mariah Mohotz, BSN, RN, OCN, Nurse Navigator at the Pacific Brain Tumor Center, reviews methods of incontinence management, safe handling if a family member is taking chemotherapy, and more. This is part of a "How To" video series for our families, specifically focused on care partners.