Expert insights, practical tools, personal stories of healing and growth — States of Mind supports every stage of your psychedelic journey.
Psychedelic therapies are coming to mainstream medicine. Substances that have been dismissed for decades are now being studied by major institutions, discussed in therapist’s offices and living rooms around the world.
But most of the conversation still happens in clinical language and for more advanced audiences — excluding those who may need access to these therapies
States of Mind is here to change that.
We’re a psychedelic media platform with one mission: make the healing potential of psychedelics accessible to everyone who may need it.
Head of Media & Marketing
Swati Sharma is a media professional specializing in editorial strategy, brand positioning, and communications for the psychedelic industry. She partners with founders and executive teams to build trusted media brands, shape industry narratives, and grow audience influence. Her work includes Psychedelics Today, Synthesis Institute, Chacruna, Psychedelic Spotlight, and her agency Swati Sharma CO.
Senior Editor & Creative Producer
Jason is a content strategist, writer, and Human Journeys podcast host. He has held senior editorial roles at Psychedelics.com and Microdose Psychedelic Insights. His work has also appeared in Seeking Alpha, The Huffington Post, National Geographic, and Lonely Planet.
Content Editor
Anya is a journalist and editor covering tech, culture, and mental health. Having led creative teams across international branding agencies, she now explores how emerging science is reshaping the way we understand the mind, the future, and ourselves.
Communications Manager
Nico is a communications professional working in the psychedelic and plant medicine space, with a background in medical anthropology. A committed advocate for integrating progressive treatments into mental health care.
Social Media Content Editor
Anna’s work centres on participatory, experience-led storytelling, the crossover between immersive performances and live experience design. She brings that instinct for audience engagement and narrative to shaping content that connects.
Product Builder
Ivan works on the product experience across States of Mind and PsyStandard. He is a driven builder who blends product thinking, growth experimentation, and operational execution to take products from zero to one.
Product Designer
Iryna is a product designer building digital products for international markets. She designs user flows, landing pages, and scalable interfaces that help people navigate sensitive topics and complex decisions with more clarity and confidence.
People first. Led by experts.
Our content is created and reviewed by a team of top writers and psychedelic experts; but it’s written to be accessible for anyone, from an advanced reader to someone new to the space.
Human Journeys
First-person stories from real people who’ve experienced psychedelic therapy. Veterans. Teachers. Sceptics. Personal stories of healing.
Research
Studies and emerging science, in plain English, always connected back to what it means for you.
Guides
Clear explainers on psychedelic substances, safety, integration, and the legal landscape. Whether you’re advanced, or just getting started, we’ll guide you through it.
Podcasts
Long-form conversations with researchers, therapists, and regular people trying to heal themselves and get better.
Tools
Practical resources and screenings to help you navigate the psychedelic space with confidence.
At States of Mind, we’re here to walk alongside you on your journey with psychedelic medicines. Our mission is to empower you with trustworthy, up-to-date information about psychedelic therapies — with a special focus on Europe, where we’ve seen a need for reliable resources and accessible support.
We founded States of Mind because we saw a gap: a lack of trusted, evidence-based resources for people seeking guidance and access to psychedelic therapies in Europe and beyond. Our goal is to bridge that gap by connecting you with credible information about psychedelic therapies that can open doors beyond traditional care models.
To ensure you receive the most accurate and relevant guidance, we’ve assembled a team of medical professionals, industry leaders, and regional specialists. Each member of our review team brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to accurate information.
We welcome professionals from a variety of backgrounds, contributing their knowledge across three core areas. The States of Mind review team consists:
Our expert board represents a broad spectrum of institutions and organisations, ensuring our content reflects current legal frameworks, treatment availability, and cultural perspectives.
All relevant pieces of content (generally excluding personal narratives or interviews) are reviewed by the appropriate experts, ensuring you can trust the information you find on States of Mind.
If you’re a qualified professional passionate about psychedelic therapies, please contact us at experts@statesofmind.com.
We’re building a community of expert writers and content creators who share our passion for psychedelic therapies. Our platform is a trusted resource for those seeking evidence-based information, and we need your voice to help us grow.
We welcome experienced writers, journalists, researchers, and content creators with expertise in mental health, psychedelic medicine, neuroscience, or related fields. Whether your background is in journalism, academic research, clinical practice, or you have a deep understanding of psychedelic therapies, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please get in touch with us at editorial@statesofmind.com
We welcome feedback and inquiries from our community of seekers, practitioners, and advocates.
General: team@statesofmind.com
Editorial & feedback: editorial@statesofmind.com
Provider partnerships: partners@statesofmind.com
Technical support: support@statesofmind.com
Media&PR: marketing@statesofmind.com
States of Mind is part of Pink Elephant Group
PINK ELEPHANT, UNIPESSOAL LDA, a private limited liability company (“sociedade por quotas”) duly incorporated and existing under the laws of Portugal
Сorporate number and tax identification number NIPC 519056582
Edifício Amoreiras Square, Rua Carlos Alberto da Mota Pinto, no. 17, second floor, 1070-313 Lisboa, Portugal
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