Trends & Breakthroughs

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

Technology
Can Health Tech Help Support Mental Wellness?

Technology is innovating healthcare options — can it help to support mental wellness? 

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
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Human Stories of Ketamine Therapy as Czech Researchers Receive €800,000 Grant

Psychedelic therapy gets EU government support. We take a look at the program and the…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
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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