Media Appearances

National and international media coverage.

Inquiries

CNN Health

To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits.

NPR

Videos like the Tyre Nichols footage can be traumatic, an expert shares ways to cope.

New York Times

With anxiety on the rise, more children try exposure therapy to improve mental health.

NOVA

Researchers use psychedelics for mental health problems, like PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Media Coverage 2025

GlobeNewswire. (2025, March 10). ONE Retreats Jamaica Partners with University of Ottawa to Offer Psychedelic Fieldwork and Practicum Experience in New Master's Program. Manila Times.

GlobeNewswire. (2025, March 10). ONE Retreats Jamaica Partners with University of Ottawa to Offer Psychedelic Fieldwork and Practicum Experience in New Master’s Program. Morning Star.

Abebe, A. (2025, March 7). First cohort reflects on decolonial approach to uOttawa’s psychedelic master’s program. The Charlatan.

Media Coverage 2024

Logothetis, P. (2024, December 17). Systematic bias may sway family courts and affect parental rights, particularly for fathers. University of Ottawa.

Sims, T. (2024, October 10). What is Racial Trauma? "Talkative with T" with Tania Sims.Apple Podcasts.

Williams, J. (2023, September 26). Are Psychedelics a Fix for Racial PTSD? Word In Black.

Talbert, S. (2024, September 13). What Is An “Everything Shower”? A Full Guide To The Viral TikTok Trend, Per Experts. Women's Health Magazine.

Greenfield, N. M. (2024, June 4). MA in psychedelic drugs stimulates research and training. University World News.

Adams, B. (2024, June 7). Master’s Degree In Psychedelics Studies Launches At University Of Ottawa. Forbes.

Legault, J-B. (2024, June 5). Une nouvelle maîtrise sur les substances psychédéliques. La Presse Canadienne.

Brady, G. (2024, June 4). University of Ottawa launches MA program in psychedelics and consciousness studies. Toronto Today. 640 toronto. Global News. [radio]

Thompson, S. (2024, June 3). University of Ottawa offers MA program in psychedelics and consciousness studies. 900 CHML in Hamilton. Global News. [radio]

Eureka Alert. (2024, June). University of Ottawa launches groundbreaking MA in Psychedelics & Consciousness Studies. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Laucius, J. (2024, June 1). uOttawa launches world's first master's degree in psychedelics and consciousness studies. Ottawa Citizen.

Press Release. (2024, May 29). uOttawa launches groundbreaking MA in Psychedelics & Consciousness Studies. University of Ottawa.

Adams, K. & Arzate, H. A. (2024, May 21). Schizophrenia: Finding Hope on a Hard Road. American Public Media.

Kent, L. (2024, May/June 2024). Bessel van der Kolk & Monnica Williams — How Psychedelic Therapy Will Change Your Practice: On the Future of Trauma Healing. Psychotherapy Networker Magazine.

Pribic, L. (2024, April 26). Healing Racial Trauma with Psychedelics + Diversifying Psychedelia w/ Dr. Monnica Williams | 090. Modern Psychedelics Podcast. Apple Podcast | Spotify

Fadel, L. & Martinez, A. (2024, April 19). Bicycle Day marks an unofficial commemoration of the first use of LSD. NPR Morning Edition.

Busby, M. (2024, April 15). Psychedelic Community Divided Over Upcoming Conference in Israel. Filter.

Coueignoux, S. (2024, February 11). Black History Month: Racial trauma in the community. Live Now Fox.

Neal, A. (2024, February 7). All in a Day with Alan Neal, When Did You. Black History Month. CBC Listen.

Clark, J. (2024, February 1). Young, Black conservative draws critics for opposing DEI on popular podcast, quoting MLK: 'Neoracists'. Fox News.

Findlay, K. & Rao, A. (2024, January 26). Obsessed: Breaking The OCD Cycle (Revisited). Embodied Podcast. WUNC: North Carolina Public Radio. | Transcript

Shore, R. (2024, January 25). Canada owes its veterans new mental health tools. Queen’s Gazette. Queen's University.

Mcleod, S. (2024, January). Racial Discrimination and Symptoms of OCD Among African Americans. Simply Psychology.

Markusa, M. (2024, January 15). What is racial trauma? CBC Manitoba Radio. CBC Listen.

Lekhtman, A. (2024, January 12). What’s the Best Way Forward for Psilocybin in Connecticut? Filter Magazine.

Viečaitė, K. & Justinas Keturka, J. (2024, January 4). “They Weren’t Being Racist To You”: Guy Defends Racist Family, Ends Up Single. Bored Panda.

Past Media Appearances

Red Table Talk

Jada Pinket Smith and her family tackled the issue of plant medicine and other psychedelics for mental health in this video, featuring Dr. Williams as a top doctor in the field.