The legal state of psychedelic therapy in the US

Is psychedelic therapy the next big thing in mental health treatment?

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Psychedelic-assisted therapy may become more mainstream soon due to recent legislative efforts and promising research, offering an alternative for specific mental health conditions. It may be the "next big trend in mental health treatments," and experts say we can expect a rising buzz about the "emerging wellness trend" soon, per USA Today.

Dr. Matthew W. Johnson, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins and a psychedelics expert, has recently seen a "dramatic increase in interest" in the area and believes it's "only going to increase" over the next few years. The increase in clinical trials and legislative wins have led schools to focus on training future therapists and practitioners who will facilitate the sessions.

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Theara Coleman, The Week US

Theara Coleman has worked as a staff writer at The Week since September 2022. She frequently writes about technology, education, literature and general news. She was previously a contributing writer and assistant editor at Honeysuckle Magazine, where she covered racial politics and cannabis industry news.