Wellness

Finding balance in an unbalanced world

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Wellness goes beyond self-care trends — it’s about aligning mind, body, and environment to restore genuine vitality. We explore evidence-based practices, daily rituals, and cultural shifts redefining what it means to feel well.

Psychedelics for Longevity
Science & Research

Psychedelics for Longevity: Can They Support Healthy Aging?

Explore how psychedelics may support healthy aging through brain health, stress resilience, and neuroplasticity, backed by current research.

Written by: Nina Patrick
Human Journey, Daniel O’Shaughnessy
Human Journeys
"Psychedelics Transformed My Life. I Hope My Story Can Help Others"

Daniel O'Shaughnessy, author of The Naked Nutritionist, has transformed his life with the help of…

Written by: Stephanie Price
FAQ psychedelic integration
Psychedelic Therapy
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
TRYP Expo Cover(1)

"The Whole World in One Fractal" — A TRYP Expo Recap

We went to TRYP Expo and asked the community what they think about the future of the industry.

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
health anxiety psychedelics
Human Journeys
Cancer Patient Faces Hurdles After Diagnosis — Could Psychedelics Help End-of-Life Care?

A cancer patient takes control of his well-being; while research says psychedelics could help those…

Expert-Reviewed by: Arielle Tandowski
Psychedelic integration therapy
Human Journeys

Personal Breakthrough From Addiction After Psychedelic Integration 

A personal story of addiction, psychedelic therapy, and why integration is where real recovery begins.

Expert-Reviewed by: Erin Gillespie
Non-pharmacological Treatment for Depression: What Works?
Science & Research
Depression Treatments Beyond Antidepressants — Finding the Right Fit

If you have been struggling with depression, you probably have that person in your life…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
CBT Therapy Feature What Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Offer
Expert Voices
CBT Therapists on What Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Can Offer

Therapists explain how CBT builds clarity, emotional awareness, and skills for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Arielle Tandowski
Does Couples Therapy Really Work?
Better Living & Longevity

Does Couples Therapy Really Work?

Couples therapy can help people in romantic relationships resolve conflicts, improve their connection, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves…

Expert-Reviewed by: Erin Gillespie
healthtech mental health
Better Living & Longevity
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
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
Antidepressants: A Deeper Look At the Results & the Real Stories
Mental Health Support

Antidepressants: A Deeper Look at the Results and the Real Stories

Antidepressant use is at record highs, yet mental health issues continue to rise. What's going on?

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
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
I Hate the Holidays — And That’s More Normal Than You Think
Better Living & Longevity

You’re Not Broken if You Hate the Holidays

It’s true, the holidays can bring about a host of emotions. Depending on your perspective, circumstances, and personal history, the…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Anxiety and ADHD
Mental Health Support
The Rise of ADHD: Awareness or Overdiagnosis?

ADHD diagnoses are on the rise. Are we overdiagnosing or simply more aware? The answer…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
Psilocybin for longevity
Better Living & Longevity
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
Investigation. Chronic Fatigue Disorder patients are gaslit by doctors and dismissed in healthcare systems
Mental Health Support

How People With Chronic Fatigue Are Gaslit by Healthcare Systems

Patients and symptoms are often dismissed, leaving people frustrated by those who are supposed to be caring for them. 

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Mettle Bear Grylls
Human Journeys
Why I Left Television to Build a Mental Health App

Neil Smith discovered newfound meaning by leaving a successful career to fight the men's health…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
men's retreat
Better Living & Longevity
What Really Happens at a Men’s Retreat?  

States of Mind speaks to a men's retreat founder for a glimpse into the emotional…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
BDSM healing submission
Mental Health Support

Healing Through Kink: The Power of Male Submission

BDSM expert Nicolle Hodges explains how submission is more than just kinky, it's permission to feel and heal.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Human Journey Edward Crowe, psychedelics helped improve mental health and career success (1)
Human Journeys
Beats & Psilocybin: Inside a Music Executive’s Psychedelic Routine

Edward Crowe shares how mushroom ceremonies help him manage stress, sharpen focus, and lead with…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
George Bell healthy Masculinity
Better Living & Longevity
What It Means To Be a Man: A Healthier Masculinity, With George Bell

Author George Bell explores healthy masculinity and how men can redefine strength and find balance…

Expert-Reviewed by: Arielle Tandowski
Dr Leslie Dobson
Better Living & Longevity

More Followers, More Pressure: How to Stay Sane While Inspiring 300K People

Dr. Leslie Dobson shares insights on taking care of your mental health while living an online life.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
play for mental health
Better Living & Longevity
The Healing Power of Play: How Recreation Can Improve Mental Health

As research highlights the benefits of play for adult mental health, could playfulness be a…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Can Lion’s Mane Help With ADHD?
Mental Health Support
Can Lion’s Mane Help With ADHD?

Discover the potential of Lion’s Mane mushroom for ADHD and general mental health: сurrent research,…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
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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 a business to help others.

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Healing With Nature: How the Outdoors Can Support Mental Health
Better Living & Longevity
Healing With Nature: How the Outdoors Can Support Mental Health

From forest bathing to mindful photography, experts say connection with nature can improve mental health…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
FemTech is Advancing Women’s Health, But There’s Still Work To Be Done
Better Living & Longevity
FemTech is Advancing Women’s Health, But There’s Still Work To Be Done

From hormone tests to AI-powered apps, healthcare options are improving. States of Mind takes a…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu

Editorial Picks

microdosing FAQ
Better Living & Longevity
Microdosing FAQ: Theory Meets Practice

Better sleep, sharper focus, more creativity — what does microdosing actually deliver? We dig into…

Written by: Anna Lindner
FAQ psychedelic integration
Psychedelic Therapy
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
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
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
ChatGPT Image Oct 17, 2025, 02_38_18 PM
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
Science & Research
Psychedelics for Longevity: Can They Support Healthy Aging?

Explore how psychedelics may support healthy aging through brain health, stress resilience, and neuroplasticity, backed…

Written by: Nina Patrick
Science & Research
Psilocybin for Mental Health

A grounded, evidence-based guide to psilocybin — where it comes from, how it works, and…

Written by: Jasmine Virdi
Psilocybin for longevity
Better Living & Longevity
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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