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Novamind Partners with Merck for New Treatment-Resistant Depression Trial

Novamind’s subsidiary, Cedar Clinical Research, to serve as a key clinical research site

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / March 18, 2021 / Novamind Inc., (CSE: NM, OTC: NVMDF, FSE: HN2) (“Novamind” or the “Company”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cedar Clinical Research (“CCR”) has been selected as a key research site for a clinical trial focused on treatment-resistant depression by Merck & Co., (“Merck”), a world-leading pharmaceutical company.

The phase II study will assess the efficacy and safety of a new Merck drug for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a mental health condition that affects approximately 30% of people who suffer from major depressive disorder1. The study is titled “A Phase 2a, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-1942 Added to Stable Antidepressant Therapy in Participants With Treatment-Resistant Depression.” The clinical trial begins enrolling individuals in March 2021.

“We’re proud to partner with Merck and support its innovative neuroscience work to develop a potential new drug for treatment-resistant depression,” said Dr. Reid Robison, Chief Medical Officer of Novamind and Principal Investigator at CCR. “CCR has unique expertise conducting clinical trials and research studies in neuropsychiatry, for a variety of sponsors. This exciting research opportunity with Merck exemplifies a growing pipeline of opportunities for us to provide contract research services to leading drug developers.”

The selection of Novamind’s Cedar Clinical Research for this significant study reflects its deep experience hosting phase I to phase IV clinical trials, many of them focused on psychedelic medicines, and emerging therapies in neuropsychiatry. CCR’s clinical trial expertise includes trial design, patient recruitment, and patient management for drug development sponsors including pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions and non-profit groups.

Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director of Novamind said: “Under Dr. Robison’s leadership, Cedar Clinical Research has proven itself as a best-in-class research site for emerging mental health therapeutics. We’re excited to work with Merck, a world-class pharmaceutical company, to advance research for innovative mental health treatments.”

Cedar Clinical Research is currently contracted for seven clinical trials with various sponsors, in addition to its ongoing contributions to numerous clinical trials for psychedelic medicine, including most notably the MAPS-sponsored phase II clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for eating disorders, a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy study (KAP) for end-of-life palliative care with the Ketamine Research Foundation, and a ketamine study to treat suicidal ideation in partnership with the University of Texas, Austin. CCR became widely known for its work in psychedelic medicine following Dr. Robison’s role as a Principal Investigator in Utah for a clinical trial that led to the first approval of Janssen’s Spravato™ in March 2019.

To learn more about the Merck study with Cedar Clinical Research, please visit this link.

About Novamind
Novamind is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics, retreats, and clinical research sites. Novamind provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other novel treatments through its network of Cedar Psychiatry clinics and operates Cedar Clinical Research, a contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. Both Cedar Psychiatry and Cedar Clinical Research are wholly owned subsidiaries of Novamind. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visit novamind.ca.

Contact Information
Novamind
Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director
Telephone: +1 (647) 953 9512

Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations
Email: bill@novamind.ca

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations including the risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable laws.

1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6982454/#!po=0.537634

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Novamind Expands Leadership Team, Accelerating M&A

Joseph Braganza joins the organization as SVP, Head of M&A
Previously led M&A at Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC)

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / March 3, 2021 / Novamind Inc., (CSE: NM, OTC: NVMDF) (“Novamind” or the “Company”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, announces the appointment of Joseph Braganza to the role of Senior Vice President, Head of M&A. Mr. Braganza joins the senior leadership team with a mandate to lead Novamind’s M&A strategy, accelerating the Company’s expansion plans for its network of clinics, retreats and clinical research sites. Joseph has gained tenure as a M&A specialist and strategist, building sustainable programmatic M&A approaches for high-growth organizations. Leveraging over 20 years of professional experience, Joseph recently led the M&A group as Vice President, Business and Corporate Development at Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC), a consolidator of outpatient addiction treatment clinics that currently operates over 70 clinics and an inpatient residential treatment facility. Joseph previously held senior M&A roles at People Corp. (acquired by Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking), Rexall Health Solutions (a subsidiary of McKesson Corp. NYSE:MCK) and Deloitte.

“I am deeply committed to Novamind’s vision to scale their operating model for psychedelic medicine,” Braganza commented. “Facilitating greater access to these breakthrough treatments is critical in helping people find new ways to improve their mental health. I look forward to working with the leadership team as we pursue Novamind’s vision.”

Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director of Novamind added, “We’re excited to announce Joseph’s appointment to lead our M&A team. Joseph’s experience acquiring and integrating businesses, combined with his expertise in the mental health sector make him uniquely positioned to contribute to Novamind’s strategic growth plans.”

About Novamind
Novamind is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics, retreats, and clinical research sites. Novamind provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other novel treatments through its network of Cedar Psychiatry clinics and operates Cedar Clinical Research, a contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. Both Cedar Psychiatry and Cedar Clinical Research are wholly owned subsidiaries of Novamind. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visit novamind.ca.

Contact Information
Novamind
Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director
Telephone: +1 (647) 953 9512

Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations
Email: bill@novamind.ca

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations including the risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable laws.

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Novamind Reports Company Highlights and Strong Revenue Growth in Fiscal Second Quarter

Clinics see continued surge in demand for mental health services

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / March 1, 2021 / Novamind Inc., (CSE: NM | OTC PINK: NVMDF) (“Novamind” or “the Company”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, today reported its fiscal second quarter results for the three months ended December 31, 2020 (“Fiscal Q2 2021”). The Company’s fiscal year-end is June 30th. All results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise specified.

Fiscal Q2 2021 Highlights and Subsequent Developments

Financing and Public Listing

Novamind successfully closed an oversubscribed $10,000,000 financing on November 23rd, 2020. The funds were made available to the Company upon the completion of its reverse takeover (“RTO”) transaction and conditional listing approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”). The company ended the quarter with a cash balance of $10,868,742. With its strong cash position, Novamind is well-positioned to execute on its growth strategy to expand its network of mental health clinics, retreats and clinical research sites.

On January 5th, 2021, Novamind began trading on the CSE under the stock symbol “NM”. Less than two months after going public on the CSE, Novamind achieved the milestone of being included in the underlying index of the Horizons Psychedelic Stock Index ETF (NEO: PSYK) through a “Fast Entry” category, further increasing its profile with retail and institutional investors in the psychedelic medicine sector.

The Company announced on February 19th, 2021, that its common shares commenced trading under the symbol “NVMDF” on the OTC Market. In the near future, Novamind intends to apply to list its common shares on the OTCQB Market, an established marketplace in the United States for promising, innovative companies.

Operational Highlights

On January 28th, 2021, Novamind announced that it had reached two significant milestones at its Cedar Psychiatry mental health clinics: administering over 5,000 ketamine treatments since its opening in 2016, and administering over 2,000 Spravato™ treatments since the product became available in 2019. These milestones position Novamind as one of North America’s top providers of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and Spravato™.

On January 13th, 2021, the Company announced the expansion and optimization of its Layton, Utah clinic. The redesigned Layton Clinic now offers improved treatment rooms to accommodate a higher number of ketamine and Spravato™ treatments. The Layton Clinic expansion comes in response to a significant increase in demand for ketamine therapies across Novamind’s mental health clinics. In 2020 alone, the Cedar Psychiatry clinic network facilitated over 20,000 client visits, an increase of over 100 percent compared to the same period in 2019.

On January 19th, 2021, Novamind announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Pierre Bou-Mansour, P.Eng., to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Bou-Mansour assumes the responsibility for ensuring operational excellence as Novamind develops its network of clinics, retreats, and research sites. An accomplished senior executive and leader, he brings a wealth of experience managing large and complex healthcare organizations. Prior to joining Novamind, Pierre served as the Chief Operating Officer of LifeLabs, a diagnostic laboratory services company he helped to scale into an industry leader with 5,700 employees and 370 patient access sites in Canada. Most recently, he served as the Chief Laboratory Operations Officer of Public Health Ontario, serving Canada’s largest province with over 14 million residents. In this role, Bou-Mansour successfully led the expansion of Public Health Ontario’s testing capacity for the COVID-19 response.

Strategic Investment in Bionomics

On February 11th, 2021, the Company announced that it had made a strategic investment of AU$827,486 (approximately CAN$810,000), in Bionomics Limited (“Bionomics”) (ASX: BNO, OTCQB: BNOEF, Germany: AU000000BNO5), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing better treatments for central nervous system disorders. In addition, Cedar Clinical Research, a wholly owned subsidiary of Novamind, will be evaluated by Bionomics as a clinical research site to conduct Bionomics’ phase IIb clinical trial examining BNC210, a drug that has received Fast Track Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Impact of COVID-19

Novamind has not been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As reported across multiple media outlets, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in the incidence of mental health problems, in particular anxiety and depression, conditions that are commonly treated by Novamind. The Company’s Cedar Psychiatry network of clinics continues to experience steady demand for mental health services, and this demand is anticipated to continue despite COVID-related restrictions.

Financial Highlights and Selected Consolidated Financial Information

In Fiscal Q2 2021, Novamind reported revenue of $1,288,828 primarily composed of patient services revenue from its network of four Cedar Psychiatry outpatient mental health clinics in Utah. This represents a 47 percent increase over the previous quarter ended September 30th, 2020.

The Company reported a net loss of $3,567,883 for the three months ended December 31st, 2020, as compared to a net loss of $493,614 for the prior quarter ended September 30th, 2020. The net loss for the second fiscal quarter was primarily due to expenses related to the Company’s listing on the CSE, and funding of capacity expansion at its Cedar Psychiatry clinics. This includes consulting expenses of $416,268, professional fees of $450,419, salaries and wages of $791,078, office and general expenses of $87,368, advertising and promotion expenses of $236,650, and stock-based compensation of $664,814. Additionally, there was $1,379,144 in RTO transaction costs in the quarter.

The following table presents selected financial information from the Company’s unaudited condensed interim financial statements for the three and six months ended December 31st, 2020, and periods ended December 31st, 2019. The following information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis, which are available under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

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About Novamind
Novamind is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics, retreats, and clinical research sites. Novamind provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other novel treatments through its network of Cedar Psychiatry clinics and operates Cedar Clinical Research, a contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. Both Cedar Psychiatry and Cedar Clinical Research are wholly owned subsidiaries of Novamind. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visit novamind.ca.

Contact Information
Novamind
Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director
Telephone: +1 (647) 953 9512

Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations
Email: bill@novamind.ca

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations including the risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable laws.

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Novamind to Present at Benzinga Conference

Psychedelics panel discussion to feature Novamind’s Chief Medical Officer

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2021 / Novamind Inc., (CSE: NM | OTC PINK: NVMDF) (“Novamind” or “the Company”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, is pleased to announce its participation in the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference (“the Conference”), on February 25th and 26th, 2021, one of the select companies to be featured from the emerging psychedelics industry.

On Friday, February 26th, 2021 at 1:30pm EST, Novamind’s CEO and Director, Yaron Conforti, will present the Company’s vision for scaling access to psychedelic medicine and advancing clinical research.

“We are excited to connect with investors who share our belief that innovative mental health therapies are disrupting the current standard of care in mental health,” said Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director of Novamind. “I look forward to this opportunity to share Novamind’s approach to mental healthcare and clinical research in psychedelic medicine.”

The Conference will also host a panel discussion on psychedelics with industry leaders including Novamind’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Reid Robison on Friday, February 26th, 2021 at 1:50pm EST.

For more information about the conference, please click here.

About Novamind
Novamind is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics, retreats, and clinical research sites. Novamind provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other novel treatments through its network of Cedar Psychiatry clinics and operates Cedar Clinical Research, a contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. Both Cedar Psychiatry and Cedar Clinical Research are wholly owned subsidiaries of Novamind. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visit novamind.ca.

Contact Information
Novamind
Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director
Telephone: +1 (647) 953 9512

Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations
Email: bill@novamind.ca

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations including the risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable laws.

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Novamind Fast Tracked for Inclusion in Horizons Psychedelic ETF

Novamind included as fast entry addition to the North American Psychedelics Index, the underlying index of the Horizons Psychedelic Stock Index ETF

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 22, 2021 / Novamind Inc., (CSE: NM | OTC: NVMDF) (“Novamind” or “the Company”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, is pleased to announce that it has been selected to be included in the underlying index of the Horizons Psychedelic Stock Index ETF (NEO: PSYK) (the “ETF”).

Novamind achieves this milestone less than two months after going public on January 5th, 2021. The Company was added to the ETF via a ‘Fast Entry’ category, which allows the ETF to add new stocks shortly after they become publicly available, assuming they qualify, including a requirement for a minimum float market capitalization in excess of CAN $50 million.

The ETF seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of a market index that is designed to provide exposure to the performance of a basket of North American publicly-listed life sciences companies having significant business activities in, or significant exposure to, the psychedelics industry. Novamind’s inclusion in the ETF was publicized after market on Friday February 19th, 2021, the same day the Company announced its shares would begin trading under the symbol “NVMDF” on the OTC Market.

“Novamind’s inclusion in the first psychedelic ETF is a result of our Company’s leadership in mental healthcare and clinical research for psychedelic medicine,” commented Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director of Novamind. “We’re excited to increase our profile with retail and institutional investors and to share our successful operating model for psychedelic medicine.”

For further information on the North American Psychedelics Index (PSYK) click here.

About Novamind
Novamind is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics, retreats, and clinical research sites. Novamind provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other novel treatments through its network of Cedar Psychiatry clinics and operates Cedar Clinical Research, a contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. Both Cedar Psychiatry and Cedar Clinical Research are wholly owned subsidiaries of Novamind. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visit novamind.ca.

Contact Information
Novamind
Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director
Telephone: +1 (647) 953 9512

Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations
Email: bill@novamind.ca

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations including the risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable laws.

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Novamind Announces Symbol Change on OTC Market To “NVMDF”

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 19, 2021 / Novamind Inc., (CSE: NM | OTC Pink: NVMDF) (“Novamind” or the “Company”) a mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, announces that its common shares, previously listed for trading on the OTC Pink Market in the United States under the symbol “HNLMF”, are to commence trading on the OTC Pink Market under the symbol “NVMDF” effective February 19, 2021. The Company’s common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “NM”.

Novamind intends to apply to list its common shares on the OTCQB Market in the near future. The OTCQB Market is an established financial market in the United States for promising, investor-focused companies based in America or internationally.

About Novamind
Novamind is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics, retreats, and clinical research sites. Novamind provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other novel treatments through its network of Cedar Psychiatry clinics and operates Cedar Clinical Research, a contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. Both Cedar Psychiatry and Cedar Clinical Research are wholly owned subsidiaries of Novamind. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visitnovamind.ca.

Contact Information
Novamind
Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director
Telephone: +1 (647) 953 9512

Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations
Email: bill@novamind.ca

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements concerning Company’s application for listing on the OTCQB. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations of the Company include the failure of the Company to obtain a listing of its common shares on the OTCQB, regulatory actions and other risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Company under securities regulations. As a result, the Company cannot guarantee that a listing of its common shares on the OTCQB Market will be completed. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable laws.

None of the securities discussed in this news released have been or will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and any securities issued are anticipated to be issued in reliance upon available exemptions from such registration requirements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

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Novamind Announces Strategic Investment in Bionomics to Support PTSD Clinical Trial

Cedar Clinical Research to be Evaluated to Support Phase IIb Trial of Novel PTSD Treatment

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 11, 2021 / Novamind Inc. (CSE:NM) (“Novamind”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, is pleased to announce that it has made a strategic investment of AU$827,486 (approximately CAN$810,000, the “Strategic Investment”), in Bionomics Limited (“Bionomics”) (ASX:BNO, OTCQB:BNOEF, Germany:AU000000BNO5), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing better treatments for central nervous system disorders.

In addition, Cedar Clinical Research (“CCR”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Novamind based in Springville, Utah, will be evaluated by Bionomics as a clinical research site to conduct Bionomics’ Phase IIb trial examining BNC210. BNC210 has received Fast Track Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

With its investment in Bionomics, Novamind joins a group of well-known investors that specialize in psychedelics and biotech: Apeiron Investments, Biotech Value Fund, Merck & Co., Mike Novogratz, and Peter Thiel, an early investor in ATAI Life Sciences.

Novamind’s Strategic Investment is included in Bionomics’ latest round of financing, which was underwritten by Apeiron Investments and received commitments for AU$16,000,000 (approximately CAN$15,680,000, the “Bionomics Financing”). Novamind will purchase a total of 5,706,800 common shares in the Bionomics Financing, at AU$0.145 per share, a 20% discount to the 30-day volume weighted average price as of February 5th, 2021. Proceeds from the Bionomics Financing will support the initiation of a Phase IIb trial for BNC210, planned for mid-2021.

Bionomics intends to evaluate Cedar Clinical Research’s deep expertise in facilitating Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials for leading pharmaceutical companies, and how it may potentially serve as a research site for Bionomics’ Phase IIb clinical trial examining BNC210 in PTSD patients.

Cedar Clinical Research, led by Novamind’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Reid Robison, is currently contracted for seven clinical trials with various sponsors, including leading pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Robison has led over 100 clinical trials in neuropsychiatry, researching a spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including PTSD.

“I’m happy to welcome Novamind as a strategic investor in Bionomics,” said Dr. Errol De Souza, Executive Chairman of Bionomics. “Dr. Robison and the team at Cedar Clinical Research have unique experience related to clinical trials for mental health therapeutics.”

Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director of Novamind, added, “We are pleased to participate in Bionomics’ financing to support the development of its novel drug candidate for the treatment of PTSD. Cedar Clinical Research has unique expertise in PTSD research, and we look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the development of BNC210.”

To learn more about Cedar Clinical Research, please visit cedarclinicalresearch.com.

About Bionomics
Bionomics is a global, clinical stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its proprietary platform technologies to discover and develop a deep pipeline of best in class, novel drug candidates. Bionomics’ lead drug candidate BNC210, currently in development for initiation of a second Phase II trial for the treatment of PTSD, is a novel, proprietary negative allosteric modulator of the alpha-7 (α7) nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. Beyond BNC210, Bionomics has a strategic partnership with Merck & Co., Inc (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada). To learn more, please visit bionomics.com.au.

About Novamind
Novamind is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics, retreats, and clinical research sites. Novamind provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other novel treatments through its network of Cedar Psychiatry clinics and operates Cedar Clinical Research, a contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. Both Cedar Psychiatry and Cedar Clinical Research are wholly owned subsidiaries of Novamind. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visitnovamind.ca.

Contact Information
Novamind
Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director
Telephone: +1 (647) 953 9512

Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations
Email: bill@novamind.ca

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations including the risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable laws.

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Novamind to Present at Canaccord Genuity conference: “New Paradigms & Treatment Approaches in Mental Health”

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / January 29, 2021 / Novamind Inc. (CSE:NM) (“Novamind”), a mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, today announced that it will present at Canaccord Genuity’s “New Paradigms & Treatment Approaches in Mental Health” conference on February 3rd and 4th, 2021.

The two-day virtual conference will explore the science, intellectual property, and legality of psychedelic compounds, which are at the forefront of breakthrough medical science. Novamind’s CEO and Director, Yaron Conforti will present on Wednesday February 3rd from 1:30-1:55 PM.

Novamind, which has administered over 5,000 ketamine therapy treatments since 2016 and hosted over 20,000 client visits to its clinics in 2020 alone, will share its vision for scaling access to psychedelic medicine and advancing clinical research.

The conference will also feature keynote speaker Michael Pollan, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence.”

For more information about the conference, please click here.

About Novamind
Novamind is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics, retreats, and clinical research sites. Novamind provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other novel treatments through its network of Cedar Psychiatry clinics and operates Cedar Clinical Research, a contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. Both Cedar Psychiatry and Cedar Clinical Research are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Novamind. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visit novamind.ca.

Contact Information
Novamind
Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director
Telephone: +1 (647) 953 9512

Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations
Email: bill@novamind.ca

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations including the risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable laws.

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Novamind Reaches Major Milestones for Ketamine and Spravato™ Treatments

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / January 28, 2021 / Novamind Inc. (CSE: NM) (“Novamind”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, is proud to announce significant milestones at its Cedar Psychiatry clinics: administering over 5,000 ketamine treatments and over 2,000 Spravato™ treatments.

Launched in 2016, Cedar Psychiatry is a leading provider of innovative, evidence-based mental health therapies in the United States.

Clients receiving ketamine treatment at Novamind’s Cedar Psychiatry clinics are offered specialized therapy, pre- and post-ketamine-administration (ketamine-assisted psychotherapy). Cedar Psychiatry specializes in evidence-based therapeutic protocols that facilitate the integration of ketamine experiences and optimize treatment outcomes for clients.

The number of ketamine treatments administered at Cedar Psychiatry clinics grew 90% from 2019 to 2020. During the same period, total Spravato™ treatments at Cedar Psychiatry clinics have grown over 400%. Spravato™ is a version of ketamine that was approved by the U.S. FDA for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in March 2019, and for major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal ideation or behaviour in August 2020. Clinical research studies that supported FDA approval showed that Spravato™ can effectively benefit people with these conditions, which can be difficult to treat.

“Spravato™ requires specialized infrastructure and processes that can be difficult for small mental health practices to implement, but Cedar Psychiatry has the scale and expertise to effectively manage the challenges of offering these novel medications to our clients,” commented Dr. Reid Robison, Chief Medical Officer and Director of Novamind.

“The need for innovative mental health services has never been greater. This demand is reflected in a sharp increase in visits to our clinics, and the growing adoption by our clients of alternative mental health treatments” added Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director of Novamind.

About Novamind
Novamind is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics, retreats, and clinical research sites. Novamind provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other novel treatments through its network of Cedar Psychiatry clinics and operates Cedar Clinical Research, a contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. Both Cedar Psychiatry and Cedar Clinical Research are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Novamind. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visit novamind.ca.

Contact Information
Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations
Telephone: +1 (647) 953 9512
Email: bill@novamind.ca

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations including the risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable laws.

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Novamind Announces Marketing Services Agreements

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / January 26, 2021 / Novamind Inc., (CSE: NM) (“Novamind” or the “Company”) a mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, announces that is has entered into marketing services agreements with Octagon Media Corp. (“Octagon”) (the “Octagon Marketing Agreement”), AGORA Internet Relations Corp (“AGORA”) (the “AGORA Marketing Agreement”), and a consulting agreement with Venture North Capital Inc. (“VNC”) (the “VNC Agreement”).

In connection with the services provided by Octagon under the Octagon Marketing Agreement, the Company will pay Octagon a cash fee of US$123,000 upon signing, as well as grant Octagon a 12-month option to purchase 100,000 common shares in the capital of the company (the “Shares”) at a price of CAN$1.65 per Share, which will vest fully at signing, and 400,000 warrants to purchase Shares at a price of CAN$1.65 per Share for a period of twelve months from the date of issuance.

The Company also announces that it has entered into a 12-month online marketing services agreement with AGORA Internet Relations Corp., to carry out an online marketing campaign for the purposes of targeting new potential investors that would be specifically interested in the Company’s business model, as well as engaging current shareholders.

In connection with the services provided by AGORA under the AGORA Marketing Agreement, the Company will pay AGORA aggregate consideration of CAN$75,000 plus applicable taxes. The consideration is to be paid via the issuance of Shares. CAN$15,000 of Shares are payable upon commencement of the AGORA Marketing Agreement on January 15, 2021, in consideration of the setup and creation of tools to be used in connection with the services, and an additional CAN$15,000 of Shares are payable every three months thereafter until the end of the AGORA Marketing Agreement’s term.

The number and deemed price of the Shares to be issued will be determined after the date services are provided in each period and are to be calculated using the closing price of the Shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange on each date on which Shares are to be issued.

The Company also announces that it has entered into a consulting agreement with Venture North Capital Inc., pursuant to which VNC will provide the Company with investor relations, marketing and communications services for a 6-month term.

In connection with the services provided by VNC under the VNC Agreement, the Company agreed to pay VNC a monthly cash payment of CAN$7,500 per month for six months. The Company has also agreed to issue VNC warrants to purchase 100,000 Shares at a price of CAN$1.65 per Share for a period of twelve months from the date of issuance.

About Novamind
Novamind is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics, retreats, and clinical research sites. Novamind provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other novel treatments through its network of Cedar Psychiatry clinics and operates Cedar Clinical Research, a contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. Both Cedar Psychiatry and Cedar Clinical Research are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Novamind. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visit novamind.ca.

Contact Information
Novamind
Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director
Telephone: +1 (647) 953 9512

Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations
Email: bill@novamind.ca

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include the risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable laws.

None of the securities discussed in this news released have been or will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and any securities issued are anticipated to be issued in reliance upon available exemptions from such registration requirements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.