Psychedelic Care Foundation

The big picture: While research continues, psychedelic medicine could reshape the future of healthcare and wellness. As momentum builds, scientists, startups, investors, and big pharma are plotting their next move.

Because of long-held negative or recreational associations, most people are unaware that psychedelics are the most promising treatment for a wide range of mental health issues -- from depression to alcoholism to anorexia -- that we’ve ever seen.

Since last summer, a start-up in beta mode has been soliciting volunteers to take part in 55-minute sessions called “gathers,” where strangers discuss their deepest hopes and fears. The fledgling company, Peoplehood, is led by the entrepreneurs Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, who combined sweat and spirituality in their last venture, the high-end ... See more

Talented individuals and startups have recognized the gaps in mental healthcare industry, but I worry that they’re trying to solve this disjointed industry with more disjointed offerings. There are over 170 mindfulness and meditation apps out there, 140+ tele-therapy platforms (Talkspace, BetterHelp), digital cognitive behavioural therapy apps (Unm... See more