What if we could solve our mental health crisis using psychedelic medicine? With rates of depression and anxiety steadily rising, recent studies have shown that plants could be a promising treatment.
While SSRIs have historically been prescribed for mood disorders, psilocybin is offering a promising, natural alternative.
Host Evan Baehr sits down with Dr. Matthew Johnson to learn about these alternative therapies, and then heads to an ibogaine treatment center to see the work first-hand.
We made this video series, In The Arena, in partnership with Arena Hall, a community that explores ideas, tells stories, and funds projects–all to advance American ideals.