Public Benefit

Zendo Project: Providing Support During Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness

Zendo Project shares insights on supporting individuals in non-ordinary states of consciousness, offering skills and practical tips for helping during psychedelic or emotional crises.

Valerie Beltran, Steve Bagley, Chelsea Rose

PS2023 Business Harm Reduction Policy and Advocacy Public Benefit Research and Science Social Justice

Growing up: The next cycle of venture funding for psychedelic companies

Commercial investment dominates psychedelic sector funding, primarily for drug discovery. Non-commercial projects need financial backing for drug policy reform, public health education, harm reduction, and diversity initiatives. Strategic funding can

Daniel Goldberg, Andrew Chomer, Lindsay Hoover, Sasha Cohen

PS2023 Business Policy Psychedelic Science Public Benefit Research Social and Cultural

Aligning funding and public benefit in psychedelic businesses

Panel: New psychedelic entrepreneurs discuss unique business structures and financial strategies aligning with values and purpose, rejecting traditional models for innovative, purpose-driven for-profit ventures.

Daniel Tarockoff, Scarlet Masius

PS2023 Health Equity Policy and Advocacy Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Public Benefit Research and Science

Achieving market access and reimbursement for psychedelic therapy

Panel experts discuss insurance coverage requirements for wide accessibility of psychedelic therapy, addressing what payors will need to support the treatments.

Elliot Marseille, Dan Grossman, Sherry Rais, Leslie Nylund

PS2023 Business Policy Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Psychedelic Science Public Benefit Research and Science

Lessons from the first three years of psychedelic public companies

Psychedelic businesses have rapidly emerged on American and Canadian exchanges, creating a multibillion dollar market. Industry insiders discuss challenges and predictions for psychedelic public companies.

Patrick Trucchio, Florian Brand, George Tziras, Tim Chang

PS2023 Health Equity Integration Policy Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Public Benefit Research and Science

Building the next generation of psychedelic care clinics

Integration of psychedelic therapy into healthcare requires clinics to provide safe care. Planning infrastructure carefully, considering environmental factors, is crucial for successful delivery of psychedelic services.

Daniel Kelly, Gregory Kearns, Payton Nyquvest

PS2023 Healing for All Policy and Advocacy Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Psychedelic Science Public Benefit Research

An Overview of Current State Frameworks for Psychedelic Healing

Leaders of Oregon and Colorado campaigns discuss the historic creation of state frameworks for psychedelic healing, detailing the journey, current status, and future directions. Total words: 26

Kevin Matthews, Joshua Kappel

PS2023 Business Policy and Advocacy Psychedelic Science Public Benefit Research

An Overview of State Psychedelics Projects

Visionaries in Colorado and Oregon are shaping new psychedelic eco-systems by teaching, educating, and building businesses and nonprofits. Dreams are becoming reality in these emerging landscapes.

Jamie Beachy, Steve Elfrink, Martha Hammel, Nate Howard, Meaghan Len Richmond, Barine Majewska

PS2023 Health Equity Plant Medicine Policy and Advocacy Public Benefit

Remarks from the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

Executive Director Patty Salazar discusses Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act.

Patty Salazar, Joshua White

PS2023 Policy and Advocacy Psychedelic Science Public Benefit Research Research and Science

The Opportunities and Challenges for New Psychedelic Researchers to Receive NIH Funding — Heffter Research Institute and International Society for Research on Psychedelics

Heffter Research Institute funds classic psychedelic drug research. Panel advocates for increased funding by Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Clinical Treatments Caucus, emphasizing support for new researchers and ongoing discoveries.

George Greer, Steven Grant, Katrin H. Preller