Altered Healing

Explore psychedelic therapy, holotropic breathing, sensory deprivation, and other ways to go deeper into the mind or beyond its boundaries for real insights and transformation.

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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
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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
Human Journeys
Psychedelics Gave Her the Breakthrough Traditional Therapy Couldn’t

A story of chronic pain, trauma, and an emotional and physical breakthrough with psychedelic therapy.

Expert-Reviewed by: Arielle Tandowski
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Mushrooms for ADHD: Can Microdosing Psilocybin Relieve Symptoms?

Emerging research shows that psilocybin may be an effective treatment for ADHD in adults. Here’s…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
Ketamine Therapy: Medical Potential & Recreational Risks

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

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
“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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
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
Altered Healing
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: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
What Is Medical Cannabis? A Science-Based Guide

Discover therapeutic uses of medical cannabis, safety considerations, and legal access.

Written by: Clara Bennett
Altered Healing
Ketamine for Mental Health: A Deep Look into Science-Based Treatment

Once an anesthetic, ketamine is now approved for treating resistant depression. How did it happen?

Written by: Jason Najum