Trends & Breakthroughs

Stay informed on drug policy updates, recent clinical trials, trends, and the major developments in mental healthcare today and tomorrow.

Trends & Breakthroughs
Do Anxiety Pens Work? The Promise and Pitfalls of Portable Calm

Anxiety or calming pens can be part of a holistic wellness plan. But do they…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
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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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Can Magic Mushrooms Make You Live Longer? Psilocybin Studied For Longevity

Psychedelic fountain of youth? New research suggests that psilocybin could dramatically delay aging.

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
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Guide to Types or Retreats: Find The Best Fit For You

Explore the different types of retreats, from wellness to spiritual, and find the perfect retreat…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
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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
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Over-Connected Kids: Is Digital Life Making Young People Sick?

Recent years have seen a rise in problematic social media use in young adults —…

Expert-Reviewed by: Arielle Tandowski
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AI Therapy Has a Trust Problem. Should You Rely on a Chatbot? 

AI therapy apps expand access to care, but safety lapses and bias reveal a serious…

Written by: Anna Lindner
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Beyond the Binary: How Psychedelic Experiences Can Change Your Views on Gender and Sexuality

Altered states may break down barriers and open paths to self-discovery. Should users follow these…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
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U.S. Conservatives Embrace Psychedelics: What Does This Mean for Europe?

Some of the most vocal supporters of psychedelic therapy are emerging not from liberals.

Written by: Jason Najum
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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
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Czech Republic Decriminalizes Cannabis and Legalizes Medical Psilocybin

Magic mushrooms’ active compound will follow the same rules as medical cannabis.

Written by: Jason Najum
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Shaping The Future: Trends and Takeaways in Psychedelic Science

Industry and research evolve with new perspectives on wellness, relationships, and community care.

Written by: Jason Najum