Joan Obiols

Dr. Joan Obiols i Llandrich is a psychiatrist with a career spanning over 40 years dedicated to mental health, transcultural psychiatry, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Holding a PhD in Medicine from the Universitat de Barcelona, he has developed his career between Barcelona and Andorra, where he directed the Mental Health Services of the Principality for 16 years. He is the co-founder and Medical Director of Clínica Synaptica, the first clinic in Barcelona dedicated to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. His work integrates science, culture, and humanity, with a person-centered approach and innovative, evidence-based treatments. Since 2013, he has chaired the board of directors of ICEERS, promoting education and knowledge about psychoactive plants and traditional practices. He continues to practice in his private clinic while actively participating in clinical, teaching, and humanitarian projects.

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Psychedelic Substances And Their Use In Contemporary Psychiatry

22 September 2026

Psychiatry is undergoing a renaissance in the use of psychedelic substances to treat treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. A look at their history, prohibition, and the recognition owed to the indigenous peoples who preserved this knowledge for centuries.

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How Can Ketamine Therapy Help You?

24 July 2026

Ketamine therapy has gained relevance in mental health as an option for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Discover how it works, what a session involves, and why it’s often combined with psychotherapy as part of a comprehensive approach.

Joan Obiols

Psychedelic Substances And Their Use In Contemporary Psychiatry

How Can Ketamine Therapy Help You?

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