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Our content is created by experienced writers and reviewed by qualified mental health professionals. Our authors bring diverse perspectives—from clinical practice and research to personal lived experience—to help you understand complex topics in an accessible way. Every article with medical or clinical information is fact-checked by our Review Board, a team of licensed clinicians, therapists, and specialists who ensure accuracy and relevance. Together, they are committed to providing trustworthy, evidence-based mental health information.

Anna Lindner

Anna Lindner

Mental Health Editor at States of Mind

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Olga Strakhovskaya

Olga Strakhovskaya

Journalist, Editor, Media Manager

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Jason Najum

Jason Najum

Senior Editor & Creative Producer at States of Mind

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Stephanie Price

Stephanie Price

Journalist & Editor in Neurology, Psychedelics, Cannabis and Health Technology

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Rashida Ruwa

Rashida Ruwa, Psychiatric Nurse

Mental Health Writer

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Danielle Zickl

Danielle Zickl

Journalist, Editor

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Mattha Busby

Mattha Busby

Journalist, Author of 'Should All Drugs Be Legalized?'

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Zuva Seven

Zuva Seven

Writer & Editor, Founder of 'An Injustice!' Magazine

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Neil Smith

Neil Smith

CEO and Co-founder of 'Mettle'

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Candis McDow

Candis McDow

Wellness Writer, Author of 'Half the Battle'

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Cesar Marin

Cesar Marin

Owner of 'Cultivating Wisdom'

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Dennis Walker

Dennis Walker

Journalist, Founder of 'Mycopreneur', Co-founder of Global Psychedelic Week

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George Bell

George Bell

Writer, Co-founder of JACK, Author of 'Be a Man About It'

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Isadora Klene

Isadora Klene

Writer, Founder of 'PsyGuide'

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Jennifer Davis-Flynn

Jennifer Davis-Flynn

Writer & Editor

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Lisa Healy

Lisa Healy

Wellness Influencer, Owner of 'Fit It In'

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Martha Allitt

Martha Allitt

Writer & Journalist, Co-owner of The Psychedelic Society UK

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Nicolle Hodges

Nicolle Hodges

Entrepreneur, Founder of 'Men Who Take Baths'

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Nicole M. LaMarco

Nicole M. LaMarco

Health Writer

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Sam Woolfe

Sam Woolfe

Writer & Editor

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Sarah Tilley

Sarah Tilley, LTCM, MLCHom, MCMA

Psychedelic Guide, Founder and CEO of 'Beautiful Space'

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Sarah Klein

Sarah Klein

Health & Fitness Journalist

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Shalini Kellinghaus

Shalini Kellinghaus, ICF Certified Coach

Trauma Recovery Coach

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Sofie Mikhaylova

Sofie Mikhaylova

Marketer, Cannabis & Psychedelics Writer

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Sophie Spitzer

Sophie Spitzer, MBA

Founder & CEO of 'Kinisi'

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