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Of Mind

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.

The team behind
States of Mind

Swati Sharma

Swati Sharma

Mexico

Head of Media & Marketing

Swati comes from a background in experiential events and world-building for progressive, credibility-sensitive industries across psychedelics, wellness, and tech. She has spent years helping emerging fields tell their stories and reach wider audiences.
Jason Najum

Jason Najum

Canada

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.
Anya Maximova

Anya Maximova

Georgia

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.
Ivan Suvorov

Ivan Suvorov

Portugal

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.
Anna Walter

Anna Walter

Germany

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.
Iryna Mikheyenka

Iryna Mikheyenka

Germany

Product Designer

Iryna is a product designer working across States of Mind and PsyStandard. She designs user flows, landing pages, and scalable interfaces for international audiences, helping people navigate sensitive topics and complex decisions with more clarity and confidence.

What you’ll find
on States of Mind

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.

Our Mission

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.

Connect With Us

We welcome feedback and inquiries from our community of seekers, practitioners, and advocates.

States of Mind is part of Pink Elephant Group

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Corporate number and tax identification number NIPC 519056582

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