Psychedelic Therapy

Clinical research, detailed case studies, and evidence on how psychedelics are transforming treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and beyond.

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Psychedelic Integration FAQ: Experts on Turning Insight Into Change

How does integration actually work? We asked 2 specialists the questions that keep coming up…

Written by: Anna Lindner
psychedelics for chronic pain
Better Living & Longevity
Could Psychedelics Help Treat Chronic Pain?

New studies are showing that psychedelics may have positive effects for chronic pain.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
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Getting Started
It's Not Just About the Trip. How-to-Guide and Tools for Psychedelic Therapy

What turns a psychedelic experience into lasting change? Practitioner insights on preparation, integration, and harm…

Written by: Anna Lindner
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Psychedelic Therapy
What I’ve Seen As A Ketamine Therapist

Dr. Sam Zand speaks to States of Mind on how psychedelic therapies have changed his…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
What to Know About Ketamine Therapy for Chronic Pain Management
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What to Know About Ketamine Therapy for Chronic Pain Management

Is ketamine for chronic pain effective? Explore treatment options, effectiveness, and what patients should know…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
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Getting Started
What Is Low-Dose Ketamine Therapy?

Dr. Brian Boyle, Chief Psychiatrist at Stella Mental Health, speaks to States of Mind about…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
How Many Ketamine Treatments for Depression Are Needed?
Advanced Exploration
How Many Ketamine Treatments for Depression Are Needed?

The question on all the ketamine researchers’ lips right now is around the idea that…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Ketamine Vs. Psilocybin Therapy: The Difference in Treatment
Advanced Exploration
Ketamine Vs. Psilocybin Therapy: The Difference in Treatment

Ketamine therapies have been FDA-approved in the US for just shy of a decade, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Beckley Retreats
Psychedelic Therapy
Beckley Retreats: A Deeper Look at Legal Psychedelic Therapy

States of Mind gets an in-depth view at one of the industry's leading psychedelic therapy…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
THCA vs THC: What’s the Difference?
Advanced Exploration
THCA vs. THC: What's the Difference?

What Is THCA? Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is the most abundant cannabinoid found in the fresh,…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Integrative Therapy
Psychedelic Therapy
Inside an Integrative Therapy Session: How Talk Therapy, the Body, and the Nervous System Intersect

Integrative therapy can support emotional processing and lasting healing.

Expert-Reviewed by: Laurin Angermeier
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Human Journeys
My Experience at a Legal Psilocybin Therapy Retreat 

States of Mind's Senior Editor tells us what actually happens at a psychedelic therapy session.

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Cannabis clinics in the UK
Advanced Exploration
Getting Access to Medical Cannabis in the UK: Clinics Worth Knowing

A comprehensive look at UK medical cannabis clinics and how to choose the best legal…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
What is Psychedelic Integration Therapy?
Getting Started
What is Psychedelic Integration Therapy?

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is gaining traction as a potential innovation in mental health treatment. Research suggests…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
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Psychedelic Therapy
Ketamine Therapy: Medical Potential and Recreational Risks

Ketamine use is on the rise, both medically and recreationally. There are big differences. We…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
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Getting Started
I Went to The Netherlands For A Legal Psychedelic Therapy Retreat

States of Mind's Senior Editor experiences legal psilocybin therapy — the first part in a…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Shalini trauma and PTSD
Human Journeys
Recovering from Trauma and CPTSD: Turning Toward The Tiger

The story of facing one's past, working through trauma, and discovering healing.

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Ketamine clinics in the UK
Psychedelic Therapy
Ketamine Clinics in the UK: Integrating Medicine and Psychedelic Healing

States of Mind explores ketamine therapy and what to know when considering a ketamine clinic…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Eulas Clinic Ketamine Therapy
Psychedelic Therapy
Eulas Clinics: Bringing Ketamine Treatment to Scotland

Scotland’s first ketamine therapy clinic is working to help patients with depression, anxiety, addiction, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?
Advanced Exploration
How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?

Clinical studies show that ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms within hours in some patients, particularly…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Medical Cannabis NHS
Psychedelic Therapy
“This Is Medicine”: The Fight to Bring Medical Cannabis Into the NHS

Medical cannabis is legal in the UK, yet NHS access is rare. Why are patients…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
lucid dreams
Psychedelic Therapy
Can Lucid Dreaming Help Our Mental Health?

The land of dreams is full of mystery, but research suggests lucid dreaming may benefit…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
military veterans Ibogaine trauma
Advanced Exploration
How Ibogaine Is Helping Veterans Rewire Trauma and Redefine Strength

A powerful psychedelic plant offers military veterans and trauma survivors a new perspective on healing.

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Global Psychedelic Week
Advanced Exploration
Global Psychedelic Week 2025: 7 Must-See Speakers, 5000 Participants, 100 Countries

States of Mind is participating in the Global Psychedelic Week conference as a supporting media…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
THCV vs. THC: What’s the Difference?
Advanced Exploration
THCV vs. THC: What’s the Difference?

The universe of cannabinoids may seem complicated: besides well-known CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), there…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Medical Cannabis in the UK
Psychedelic Therapy
Medical Cannabis Is Legal In the UK, But Patients Still Face Barriers

Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018, but only a handful of…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
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Advanced Exploration
Inside Europe’s First Residential Ketamine Therapy Retreat

A short flight from mainland Europe, people are traveling to Malta for retreat-style care and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
psychedelics to heal
Psychedelic Therapy
Can Changing Our Worldview Improve Our Mental Health?

Research shows that psychedelic medicines may change worldviews and improve mental health outcomes.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
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Human Journeys
From Personal Healing to Professional Purpose: Why I Started a Psychedelic Retreat Company

Sophie Spitzer shares how a mushroom journey healed her trauma and inspired her to launch…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
How Long Does Ketamine Pain Relief Last? From Infusion to Recovery
Advanced Exploration
How Long Does Ketamine Pain Relief Last? From Infusion to Recovery

How long ketamine pain relief lasts depends on the dose, the type of pain, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
The Promise of Ketamine Therapy: A Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Advanced Exploration
The Promise of Ketamine Therapy: A Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Ketamine therapy offers rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression, with effects in hours instead of weeks.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Beyond Painkillers. Ketamine Infusions for Chronic Pain Relief
Advanced Exploration
When Chronic Pain Doesn’t Stop, Could Ketamine Therapy Be the Answer?

With evidence growing, ketamine infusions stand out as a new option in chronic pain care,…

Written by: Anna Lindner
How Psychedelics Make Us Feel Connected — To Ourselves, Nature, and Each Other
Psychedelic Therapy
How Psychedelics Make Us Feel Connected — To Ourselves, Nature, and Each Other

Experts tell States of Mind how psychedelics reshape the brain and reconnect us to what…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Closing the Orgasm Gap: Could Cannabis Be the New Frontier in Female Pleasure?
Psychedelic Therapy
Closing the Orgasm Gap: Could Cannabis Be the New Frontier in Female Pleasure?

Suzanne struggled for decades to reach her first orgasm. Now she’s helping others.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Do Difficult Psychedelic Experiences Hurt or Heal You? Inside The World’s Bad Trip Debate
Advanced Exploration
Do Difficult Psychedelic Experiences Hurt or Heal You? Inside The World’s Bad Trip Debate

Many believe that "bad trips" should be reframed as challenging parts of the healing process.…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Medical Cannabis May Improve Focus and Sleep in ADHD: Insights From Research
Advanced Exploration
Medical Cannabis May Improve Focus and Sleep in ADHD: Insights From Research

Explore what science says about easing ADHD symptoms with cannabinoids, and treatment risks.

Written by: Olga Strakhovskaya
Microdosing for Menopause: Research Shows Potential for Women's Health
Psychedelic Therapy
Microdosing for Menopause: Research Shows Potential for Women's Health

Researchers are exploring how psychedelics may help ease some of the symptoms and challenges associated…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Cannabis for PTSD
Advanced Exploration
New Solutions for Anorexia: Expanding Conventional Therapy

How innovative therapies could change recovery rates for anorexia nervosa — one of the hardest…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
What Is Medical Cannabis? A Science-Based Guide
Advanced Exploration
Was ist medizinisches Cannabis? Ein wissenschaftlich fundierter Leitfaden

Entdecken Sie die therapeutischen Anwendungen von medizinischem Cannabis, Sicherheitsaspekte und den rechtlichen Zugang.

Written by: Olga Strakhovskaya
Beginner’s Guide to Magic Truffles: How to Start Psilocybin Microdosing Safely With GO Microdose
Getting Started
Beginner’s Guide to Magic Truffles: How to Start Psilocybin Microdosing Safely

Learn what magic truffles are, how microdosing works, and what science says about it.

Written by: Olga Strakhovskaya
The Courage to Heal: A Conversation With Tom Feegel of Beond Ibogaine Treatment Center
Advanced Exploration
The Courage to Heal: A Conversation With Tom Feegel of Beond Ibogaine Treatment Center

“There’s usually a painful past, and sometimes we label that as trauma”.

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
For Severe Depression, Ketamine Works in Hours. Could It Save Lives?
Advanced Exploration
For Severe Depression, Ketamine Works in Hours. Could It Save Lives?

Research confirms ketamine’s quick effect on treatment-resistant depression and its symptoms.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
The Fight for 7-OHM: Inside the Movement to Legitimize a Controversial New Plant Medicine
Advanced Exploration
The Fight for 7-OHM: Inside the Movement to Legitimize a Controversial New Plant Medicine

A new conversation (and controversy) is unfolding around 7-OHM in the world of plant medicine.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
5 Ketamine Clinics in the UK: Integrating Medicine and Psychedelic Healing
Advanced Exploration
5 Ketamine Clinics in the UK: Integrating Medicine and Psychedelic Healing

Alternative mental health care in modern ketamine clinics — for those unresponsive to conventional treatments.

Written by: Olga Strakhovskaya