Mental Health
Care for the mind, not just the body
From meditation apps to psychedelic-assisted therapy, the mental health landscape is being rebuilt. What the research says about treating anxiety, depression, and trauma with tools that were unavailable a decade ago.
Why It Matters
Mental health is health. Yet for generations it was treated as an afterthought, with limited tools and deep stigma. That's changing. Ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA are showing remarkable results for treatment-resistant conditions. Digital therapeutics are making evidence-based therapy accessible to people who couldn't afford weekly sessions. Meanwhile, the old tools — meditation, exercise, sleep, community — are being validated by rigorous research.
Questions I'm Exploring
"What's the real evidence for psychedelic-assisted therapy?"
"Are meditation apps actually effective or placebo?"
"How do you find a good therapist in the age of BetterHelp?"
"When is medication the right answer vs lifestyle change?"
Companies & Technology I'm Tracking
Compass Pathways
WatchingStartup
Public biotech developing psilocybin-based therapy for treatment-resistant depression.
Key point: Leading the regulated psychedelic therapy space; Phase 3 trials ongoing
Waking Up (Sam Harris)
RecommendedApp
Meditation app emphasizing serious practice over gimmicks.
Key point: Quality teaching for committed practitioners; not a gateway for total beginners