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Novamind (NM) Announces DTC Eligibility for its Common Shares

Novamind Announces DTC Eligibility for its Common Shares

TORONTO, ON / September 24, 2021 / Novamind Inc. (CSE: NM | OTCQB: NVMDF | FSE: HN2) (“Novamind” or the “Company”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, is pleased to announce that its common shares are now eligible for electronic clearing and settlement through the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) in the U.S.

The DTC is a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, a U.S. company that manages the electronic clearing and settlement of publicly traded companies. Securities that are eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through DTC are considered ‘DTC eligible’. This electronic method of clearing securities speeds up the receipt of stock and cash and accelerates the settlement process for investors and brokers.

“We are pleased to have become DTC eligible. Investors will benefit from the accelerated settlement process and ability to trade Novamind shares through a wide range of U.S. brokerage firms,” said Yaron Conforti, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Novamind. “This is an important step towards increased liquidity for our stock and building a strong presence for Novamind in the U.S. capital markets.”

About Novamind
Novamind is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics 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

Samantha DeLenardo, VP, Communications
Email: media@novamind.ca

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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Its now safe to vape government funded shrooms on antidepressants: issue 16

Here’s what’s in store for you in today’s issue:

🍄 Combining psilocybin with antidepressants

🍄 Vaping mushrooms?

🍄 The cure for constant hunger

🍄 Government-funded shroom trip

🍄 And more.

You’ll want to stay till the end to learn how someone gained a new skill during their first trip!

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Be sure to check out this week’s Daily Mushroom podcast!
Psilocybin, is it the next cannabis wave?

In this episode we have Lenny Kerman, a strategic financial consultant who works with various psilocybin and cannabis companies. He talks about how he’s invested in the space and has some valuable information for those looking to invest as well.

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Psilocybin or antidepressants? Why not both!

A new study found that combining SSRIs and psilocybin is not only safe, but may be beneficial!

Yesterday, MindMed (MNDM) announced the findings from an ongoing study conducted in collaboration with UHB Liechti Lab.

Psilocybin was found to be safe to administer with an SSRI antidepressant and did not reduce the psychedelic experience. Two weeks prior to the psilocybin dose, volunteers were give a daily pretreatment of the SSRI escitalopram. As a result, the volunteers experienced reduced anxiety and blood pressure increases that can occur with psilocybin administration.

The cure for constant hunger

Can shrooms treat this rare genetic disorder?

Tryp Therapeutics (TRYP) is preparing for a Phase 2a study on overeating disorders including a rare condition called Prader-Willi Syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability, shortness in height, and constant hunger than often leads to obesity and diabetes.

The clinical trial is expected to begin in Q4 of this year and will investigate various other eating disorders such as binge eating and hypothalamic obesity. Ten patients will be given two doses of psilocybin, which in theory will increase neuroplasticity to create healthier neural patterns related to eating habits.

The San Diego company just filed an Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the FDA, for TRP-8802, the psilocybin formulation that will be used in the study.

Say goodbye to extreme anxiety

Mydecine (MYCO) filed a patent for a new anxiety and PTSD drug that provides more immediate relief than pure psilocybin.

The compound, MYCO-003, combines a serotonin agonist with a serotonin releasing agent – two drug classes that increase one’s sense of well-being, safety, and happiness. The formulation has shown positive preclinical data and has potential to relieve extreme anxiety before needing to provide extensive supportive care.

The patent was filed with both the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Mydecine (MYCO) filed a patent for a new anxiety and PTSD drug that provides more immediate relief than pure psilocybin.

The compound, MYCO-003, combines a serotonin agonist with a serotonin releasing agent – two drug classes that increase one’s sense of well-being, safety, and happiness. The formulation has shown positive preclinical data and has potential to relieve extreme anxiety before needing to provide extensive supportive care.

The patent was filed with both the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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Government-funded shroom trip

After half a century, the US federal government has started funding psychedelic research again!

A researcher at Johns Hopkins University received a U01 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to fund a multi-site study on psilocybin for tobacco addiction, which will take place at Johns Hopkins, New York University, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

The researcher, Dr. Matthew W. Johnson, noted that this is the first time a psychedelic study has received funding since the War on Drugs was declared in the 70s, marking a “new era in legitimacy of psychedelic science”.

Microdosing research expands worldwide!

Yesterday, Wake Network Inc. received a Certificate of Drug Registration from the Jamaican Ministry of Health & Wellness for PSIL428, its microdose formulation made from natural psilocybin.

The certification allows the company to run clinical trials on anxiety and depression and makes PSIL429 available to clinics and academic institutions across the globe. Any country with a special access program can request to import the legal formulation for patient use.

In other microdosing news, MindBio Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Blackhawk Growth Corp. (BLR), is partnering with Trip Pharma’s LeichtMind clinic to launch microdosing clinical trials in Canada!

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Let me hit that vape

Will psychedelic therapy soon involve vaping shrooms?

Delic (DELC) is the first company to receive Health Canada approval to research psilocybin vaporization.

On Monday, Delic entered into an agreement to acquire Ketamine Wellness Clinics, a company that runs 10 ketamine infusion centers across 8 states. The deal increases Delic’s total number of clinics to 12 and adds over 60 medical professionals to the team, making it the largest psychedelic wellness chain in the US. Within the next 18 months, the company hopes to grow this number to 27 clinics!

Once granted FDA-approval, DELIC aims to offer other psychedelic treatments at these locations including MDMA and psilocybin therapy, which could potentially use the vaporization technology!

Optimizing psychedelic therapy…there’s an app for that!

MINDCURE’s (MCUR) digital therapeutics platform could improve the psychedelic healing journey for both patients and clinicians!

The software application, iSTRYM, provides clinicians with a global database of therapy protocols, integration plans, and AI-driven data insights into patient journeys. The application connects to mobile and wearable devices to measure patients’ biological response to the treatment, allowing clinicians to provide personalized care. iSTRYM also offers a Mindfulness Suite that patients can use to explore practices like breathwork and meditation to support their healing. 

This week, MINDCURE signed into an exclusive licensing agreement with ATMA Journey Centers, a private psychedelic therapy clinic in Calgary, which will grant MINDCURE access to anonymous patient data gathered from ATMA’s use of the platform.

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Half a million Italians want to decriminalize mushrooms!

You may want to postpone your trip to Italy till next year 😉

Italian activists collected 500,000 signatures in favour of a referendum to decriminalize marijuana and psilocybin – enough to qualify for a ballot measure!

The referendum would remove Italy’s prohibition on cultivating psychoactive substances, but the further processing required to produce most narcotics would remain illegal. Fortunately, magic mushrooms are ready to enjoy after cultivation alone! 

A vote is expected to take place in spring of 2022 given that the Court of Cassation and the Constitutional Court sign off on the measure after reviewing the petition. 

Perpetuating the worst research blackout in history

Back in May, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson approved the rescheduling of psilocybin to make it easier to research its therapeutic effects.

Months have passed, yet the Home Office has failed to act, “perpetuating what can be considered the worst research blackout in scientific history,” according to the Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group (CDPRG). Crispin Blunt MP, chairman of the CDPRG, is urging the Home Office to take action fast to tackle the mental health crisis. 

A Home Office spokesperson said that there are currently no plans to reschedule psilocybin due to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, but they will consider any recommendations from The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), which is reviewing the barriers to researching controlled drugs.

Industry Quick Hits

Sept 21 – Eversio Wellness Harvests Its First Legally Grown Psychoactive Mushrooms Read more…

Sept 21 – Clearmind Medicine (CMND) Partners with The Hebrew University to Develop Novel Psychedelic Drug Read more…

Sept 21 – FSD Pharma (HUGE) Announces Closing Of Lucid Psycheceuticals Acquisition Read more… 

Sept 23 – Havn Life (HAVN) Announces Supply And Distribution MOU With Mycrodose Therapeutics Read more…

Sept 23 – Numinus (NUMI) Completes Acquisition of Neurology Centre of Toronto Read more…

Sept 23 – Delic (DELC) Announces C$7.0 Million Private Placement With Institutional Investor Read more…

Sept 24 – Novamind (NM) Announces DTC Eligibility for its Common Shares Read more…

Sept 24 – PharmaTher (PHRM) Announces CAD$10 Million Private Placement With Institutional Investors Read more…

Video of the Week

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New superpower unlocked

This Reddit user gained a new ability during their first trip.

“I’m in my 40s and have been tone deaf as well as having hearing loss my whole life. I can’t carry a tune or recognize notes/melodies, and have never connected emotionally to music. When I dance, I’m just imitating others. I don’t know how to dance to music.

I tried magic mushrooms for the first time. My friend had music playing and at one point during my trip, I started humming and singing. I became the song and my body knew how to dance and play an instrument. My fingers were making the most intricate, precise movements- strumming an instrument like a professional musician. Dance movements came to me and I could feel it in my nervous system as I danced. Afterwards, I was still ready to believe that I was probably horribly out of tune and stumbling around and making stuff up, but my friend- who was not tripping- confirmed that I was carrying a tune, humming the song that was playing, and danced as if I had been trained and done it all my life.

This is just… unbelievable. And also merely a facet of the whole trip! I’d love to hear if this resonates with others and if there have been similar experiences!”

Playlist of the Week

Trippy playlist for all
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Field Trip Health Announces Voting Results From the Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

Field Trip Health Announces Voting Results From the Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Field Trip Health Ltd. (TSX: FTRP; FTRP.WT; Nasdaq: FTRP) (“Field Trip“), today announced the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on Friday, September 24, 2021. A total of 59.09% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Corporation were represented either in person or by proxy at the meeting.

On a vote by ballot, the following nine nominees proposed by the Corporation were elected as Directors of Field Trip to serve until the Corporation’s next Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed, with shares represented at the meeting voting in favor of individual nominees as follows:

Director For % Withheld %
Ronan Levy 27,156,745 90.48 % 2,856,939 9.52 %
Joseph del Moral 27,157,304 90.48 % 2,856,380 9.52 %
Hannan Fleiman 27,155,784 90.48 % 2,857,900 9.52 %
Dieter Weinand 29,926,888 99.71 % 86,796 0.29 %
Helen M. Boudreau 29,928,157 99.72 % 85,527 0.28 %
Ellen Lubman 30,003,215 99.97 % 10,469 0.03 %
Barry Fishman 30,002,934 99.96 % 10,750 0.04 %

In addition to the election of all nominees listed as directors in the management information circular, dated August 26, 2021, Field Trip’s shareholders approved all other resolutions placed before the meeting. These included appointing Ernst & Young as auditors for the Corporation for the ensuing year and approval of the Corporation’s Amended and Restated Equity Compensation Plan.

For more details on the matters covered at the annual meeting, please refer to the Corporation’s management information circular available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Final voting results on all matters voted on at the annual meeting will also be filed on SEDAR.

About Field Trip Health Ltd.

Field Trip is a global leader in the development and delivery of psychedelic therapies. With our Field Trip Discovery division leading the development of the next generation of psychedelic molecules and conducting advanced research on plant-based psychedelics and our Field Trip Health division building centers for psychedelic therapies opening across North America and Europe along with the digital and technological tools that will enable massive scale, we help people in need with a simple, evidence-based way to heal and heighten engagement with the world.

Learn more at https://www.meetfieldtrip.com, https://www.fieldtriphealth.com and https://www.fieldtriphealth.nl.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @fieldtriphealth

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information  

This release includes forward-looking information (within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) regarding Field Trip and its business. Often but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “expect”, “intends”, “anticipated”, “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such statements are based on the current expectations and views of future events of the management of Field Trip, and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Although the management of Field Trip believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting the companies, including interest in the training program, interest in the KAP Co-Op Program, uptake of the KAP Co-Op Program by therapists and patients, the timing and results of its research and development programs, approval of phase 1 human trials, if any, the risk that future clinical studies may not proceed as expected or may produce unfavorable results, the opening of additional clinics, the COVID-19 epidemic, the medical clinic industry, market conditions, economic factors, management’s ability to manage and to operate the business and the equity markets generally. Although Field Trip has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements or information. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Field Trip does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities.

Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange, nor its Regulation Services Provider, have approved the contents of this release or accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Media contacts:
Rachel Moskowitz
Autumn Communications
202-276-7881
press@fieldtriphealth.com

Nick Opich / McKenna Miller
KCSA Strategic Communications
212-896-1206 / 347-487-6197
press@fieldtriphealth.com

Investor contacts:
Kathleen Heaney
KCSA Strategic Communications
kheaney@kcsa.com

SOURCE Field Trip Health Ltd.

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PsyBio Therapeutics Announces Pre-IND Application Request Has Been Submitted to the United States Food and Drug Administration

PsyBio Therapeutics Announces Pre-IND Application Request Has Been Submitted to the United States Food and Drug Administration

OXFORD, Ohio and COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Sept. 23, 2021 /CNW/ – PsyBio Therapeutics Corp. (TSXV: PSYB) (OTCQB: PSYBF) (“PsyBio” or the “Company“), an intellectual property driven biotechnology company developing novel, bespoke, fully approved, psycho-targeted therapeutics to potentially improve mental and neurological health, today reported it has submitted its first pre-Investigational New Drug (“IND“) application meeting request to the United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA“) as part of the regulatory submission process.

The FDA’s Pre-Investigational New Drug Application (IND) Consultation Program fosters early communications between sponsors and new drug review divisions to provide guidance on the data necessary to warrant IND submission.[1] PsyBio is dedicated to working towards obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals for its therapeutics under development and intends to submit its most promising potential therapeutic candidates to the appropriate regulatory body as part of the approval process. The submission of this pre-IND meeting request for collaborative discussions with the FDA has been submitted in anticipation of filing the first of several clinical IND packages.

“This is a significant milestone for PsyBio as there are currently no approved indications for psilocybin or other similar compounds,” stated Michael Spigarelli, MD, PhD, MBA, PsyBio’s Chief Medical. “We look forward to working with the FDA to define what would be considered sufficient proof of safety and efficacy within the target populations. This is the first step to defining an acceptable medical use for these compounds, a critically necessary component in order to facilitate further developing and manufacturing at the necessary scale for this new class of potential therapeutics.”

“This submission firmly establishes PsyBio among the top biotechnology companies actually seeking regulatory approval for their psychoactive therapeutic candidates,” stated Evan Levine, Chief Executive Officer, PsyBio. “The Company’s logical and validated testing approach allows PsyBio to effectively design and develop therapeutics to potentially treat specific clinical conditions and submit those to the appropriate regulatory agencies for approval and marketing authorization.  PsyBio is doing this as part of our commitment to research and develop potential therapeutics for mental and neurological health.”

About PsyBio Therapeutics Corp.

PsyBio is an intellectual property driven biotechnology company developing novel, bespoke, psycho-targeted therapeutics to potentially improve mental and neurological health. The team has extensive experience in drug discovery based on synthetic biology and metabolic engineering as well as clinical and regulatory expertise progressing drugs through human studies and regulatory protocols. Research and development is currently ongoing for naturally occurring psychoactive tryptamines originally discovered in different varieties of hallucinogenic mushrooms, other tryptamines and phenethylamines and combinations thereof. The Company utilizes a Bio Medicinal Chemistry approach to therapeutic development, in which psychoactive compounds can be utilized as a template upon which to develop precursors and analogs, both naturally and non-naturally occurring.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” (“forward-looking information“) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information. Forward looking-statements in this press release include statements regarding: the ability of PsyBio to develop novel formulations to potentially treat neurologic and psychologic conditions and other disorders; the ability of PsyBio to launch clinical trials; the ability of PsyBio to build its intellectual property portfolio of novel drug candidates; the ability of PsyBio to move target candidates into scaled commercial manufacturing and regulatory application; the ability to achieve cost competitive synthesis with reduced environmental impact over current production methods; and the ability of PsyBio to move target candidates into scaled commercial manufacturing and regulatory application.

In disclosing the forward-looking information contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions, including that: PsyBio will be successful in protecting its intellectual property; PsyBio will be successful in discovering new valuable target molecules; pre-IND consultation with the FDA will be productive and yield favourable results; PsyBio will file its IND Application within anticipated timeframes; PsyBio will be successful in obtaining IND Applications and will be able to obtain all necessary approvals for clinical trials; PsyBio will be successful in launching clinical trials; the results of preclinical safety and efficacy testing will be favourable; PsyBio’s technology will be safe and effective; a confirmed signal will be identified in PsyBio’s selected indications; and that drug development involves long lead times, is very expensive and involves many variables of uncertainty. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking information will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, but are not limited to: compliance with extensive government regulations; domestic and foreign laws and regulations adversely affecting PsyBio’s business and results of operations; decreases in the prevailing process for psilocybin and nutraceutical products in the markets in which PsyBio operates; the impact of COVID-19; and general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking information or otherwise.

PsyBio makes no medical, treatment or health benefit claims about PsyBio’s proposed products. The FDA other similar regulatory authorities have not evaluated claims regarding psilocybin and other next generation psychoactive compounds. The efficacy of such products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. There is no assurance that the use of psilocybin and other psychoactive compounds can diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Vigorous scientific research and clinical trials are needed. PsyBio has not conducted clinical trials for the use of its intellectual property. Any references to quality, consistency, efficacy and safety of potential products do not imply that PsyBio verified such in clinical trials or that PsyBio will complete such trials. If PsyBio cannot obtain the approvals or research necessary to commercialize its business, it may have a material adverse effect on the PsyBio’s performance and operations.

The TSX Venture Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Blackhawk’s MindBio Therapeutics Utilizes Trip Pharma to Bring Microdosing Trials to North America

Blackhawk’s MindBio Therapeutics Utilizes Trip Pharma to Bring Microdosing Trials to North America

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire – September 23, 2021 – Blackhawk Growth Corp. (CNSX:BLR.CN) (OTC:BLRZF) (Frankfurt:0JJ) (the “Company” or “Blackhawk”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Trip Pharma, a Psychedelic Development and Wellness Company and operator of LeichtMind multidisciplinary clinics, has partnered with MindBio Therapeutics to launch MindBio’s microdosing trials in Canada.

MindBio Therapeutics, a 100% owned subsidiary of Blackhawk, has signed an agreement with Trip Pharma’s LeichtMind clinic to develop protocols necessary to launch clinical trials in Canada. LeichtMind has the appropriate infrastructure, detailed understanding of regulatory requirements, and highly qualified personnel to assist MindBio Therapeutics to fast track its activities in Canada. This is a significant agreement for Blackhawk that will bring the skills, expertise and training programs related to “assisted psychedelic therapies” to the Canadian landscape and connect Dr Krista Leicht to the MindBio management team.

MindBio Therapeutics is a clinical stage drug development company conducting research into microdosing and medicinal use of psychedelic medicine. It is one of a small group of companies in the world conducting advanced clinical trials in psychedelic medicine. It recently announced it will facilitate research and drug development “as a service” to the pharmaceutical industry to potential clients in the United States and Canada that will help accelerate the development of any substance or compound in the psychedelic sector. LeichtMind becomes another pillar for MindBio to build a global platform for delivering innovative and effective mental health treatments.

“The partnership between MindBio, Trip Pharma and LeichtMind provides the first of many opportunities generating new sources of revenue opportunities and establishing a global footprint of solutions for a range of medical health conditions. We look forward to updating our shareholders with our progress over the coming weeks and months ahead” said Frederick Pels, CEO of Blackhawk Growth.

Dr. Krista Leicht

Dr. Leicht is a Canadian-trained and Alberta-licensed medical doctor and psychiatrist, who brings over 20 years of clinical experience to the team. She has divided her time in a busy practice between inpatient and outpatient care, treating both the general adult psychiatry population and specializing in addressing the complex needs of developmentally handicapped individuals. Dr. Leicht maintains a hospital practice at Alberta Hospital Edmonton and sees outpatients in a South Edmonton clinic. She continues to teach medical students, residents and provides further education to family-practice colleagues. Dr. Leicht’s goal in clinical practice and in her own life has always been to go beyond — to provide unique and innovative treatments that better enrich the lives of patients is her mission.

MindBio Therapeutics Management Team:

Dr. Zena Burgess, PhD. FAICD,FAPS – Non-Executive Director

Zena serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Psychologists Society and formerly as Chief Executive of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She is a member of the international advisory board of Connext2MyDoctor and the telehealth influencers alliance. She is also a director of the Australian Patients Association and Chair of the board subcommittee on governance and risk of the Victorian Farmers Federation. Zena has substantial experience serving on boards of government entities. She holds a PhD in psychology from the Australian Catholic University and a Master of Business Administration from Monash University and a Master of Education from La Trobe University. She has a wealth of experience in health changes and strategic advocacy to governments.

Gavin Upiter – Chairman

Gavin has over 25 years of experience leading companies in the pharmaceutical sector. Engineering qualified, prior to founding Generic Health, a leading generic pharmaceutical company which was sold to Lupin Pharmaceuticals, (NSE: LUPIN), Gavin started his executive career at Bristol Myers Squibb. He was Australian CEO of Amneal Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: AMRX) and Executive Director of Slade Health, Australia’s leading hospital pharmacy chain. Gavin founded Directo, Australia’s first online pharmaceutical B2B marketplace for pharmacies and suppliers.

Justin Hanka – Co-Founder & Director

Justin Hanka works in investment banking and financing of mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions. He is Non-Executive Director of EonX (CSE:EONX), a financial technology company, Non-Executive Director of Goldcar, (a Europcar Company listed on the Euronext in France), Non-Executive Director of The Digital Tribes Company, an IT digital transformation company headquartered in Sweden. He is an experienced executive having served as Chief Operating Officer for iSelect (ASX: ISU) and having sold Helpmechoose as its CEO to Mortgage Choice (ASX:MOC). Justin’s expertise spans the pharmaceutical and health sector including pharmaceuticals, pharma-technologies, fin-techs, digital transformation and technology, influencer marketing, health and wellness, entertainment and ecommerce.

Colin Keating – Director

Colin is an experienced CEO and Managing Director having led publicly listed Hogg Robinson Group Australia (LSE) and BuyMyPlace (ASX), both large private technology led organisations and has also held senior global leadership positions with the likes of American Express. With over 25 years experience in both established and scale up businesses, Colin possesses a demonstrable track record in driving growth, shaping organisational culture and delivering shareholder value. His experience is broad and varied having worked across multiple industries including Financial Services & Payments, Corporate Travel, Property Tech, Health Tech, Data Management and Wealth Management. Colin also has deep experience working in, and advising, organisations on strategic initiatives such as capital raising, M&A activities, IPO’s and exit strategies. Having worked in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and the US, Colin’s global experience will be of enormous benefit to Mind Therapeutics as the business grows both domestically and across international markets.

About Blackhawk Growth

Blackhawk is an investment holding company looking to create substantial value for its shareholders through the acquisition and development of high growth companies. It has focused its investments in the health, cannabis and cannabidiol industries in both Canada and the United States. Its portfolio of companies includes Sac Pharma, LeichtMind Clinics, Noble Hemp, Spaced Food, NuWave Foods, and MindBio Therapeutics. Blackhawk continues to bring its investments to cash flow and is growing at an exceeding pace.

The Company diligently posts updates through videos from the official company YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs4f2tt3yAvOGhNLjgNOy-A

Please join the conversation on our Blackhawk group supporter’s telegram group at https://t.me/Blackhawkgrowthcorp and visit us online at https://www.blackhawkgrowth.com.

For further information please contact:

Frederick Pels, Chief Executive Officer

(403)-991-7737

fred@blackhawkgrowth.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are “forward-looking information” with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including with respect to transaction and future operations of MindBio Therapeutics Pty Ltd. The Company provides forward-looking statements for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited those identified and reported in the Company’s public filings under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.

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Numinus Completes Acquisition of Neurology Centre of Toronto

Numinus Completes Acquisition of Neurology Centre of Toronto

Acquisition strengthens clinic portfolio for mental health treatment using psychedelic-assisted therapies

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 23, 2021 /CNW/ – Numinus Wellness Inc. (“Numinus” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NUMI), a mental health care company advancing innovative treatments and safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, today announced it has closed its acquisition of the Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT), a leading Canadian provider of clinical neurologic care. The purchase agreement was previously announced on July 6, 2021.

Founded in 2017 by Dr. Evan Lewis (MD), NCT will operate as the “Neurology Centre of Toronto by Numinus” and continue under Dr. Lewis’ leadership. Dr. Lewis will assume the role of VP, Psychedelic Neurology Services at Numinus. The acquisition expands Numinus’ presence into Ontario, in addition to an existing clinic and research facility in British Columbia, and clinics in Quebec.

Over its years in operation, NCT has established itself as a clinical neurology leader, in particular regarding the use of medical cannabis for both adult and pediatric patients. In addition, NCT has developed a rapid access care model that increases patient throughput, reduces wait times, improves cost-effectiveness and facilitates scaling of services. These developments will form the basis for NCT by Numinus to expand into a clinical neurology centre with specialization in psychedelic neurology.

“NCT by Numinus represents an important paradigm shift in neurologic care,” said Dr. Lewis. “By accounting for both medical and psychological needs while incorporating innovative psychedelic-assisted therapies, we aim to help patients improve their overall quality of life in an integrated and sustainable way.”

“We are honoured to welcome such innovators to Numinus and look forward to working together to advance our mission of delivering transformative healing,” said Payton Nyquvest, Numinus CEO and Chair. “With neurologic care in the Numinus portfolio, we continue to thoughtfully grow our patient and revenue base while increasing access for communities in need. We are excited to further expand our services as pioneers of psychedelic medicine and transformative mental health care.”

Current treatments are limited for neurological disorders such as concussion, migraine, cluster headache, neuropathic pain syndromes and epilepsy, particularly when they have comorbid mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. Development of novel therapies is needed to address both medical and psychological components of such diseases. Research shows that psychedelic medications such as psilocybin and MDMA open new pathways in the brain that, in conjunction with professional therapy, can treat a host of mental health disorders. NCT by Numinus will explore the application of psychedelic-assisted therapies in neurologic care.

Terms of the agreement:
Numinus paid the following consideration to complete the Transaction:

  • $300,000 in cash upon closing of the Transaction
  • $200,000 in Numinus shares upon closing of the Transaction
  • Future performance-based payments totaling up to $500,000 in Numinus shares

About Numinus
Numinus Wellness (TSX-V: NUMI) helps people to heal and be well through the development and delivery of innovative mental health care and access to safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies. The Numinus model – including psychedelic production, research and clinic care – is at the forefront of a transformation aimed at healing rather than managing symptoms for depression, anxiety, trauma, pain and substance use. At Numinus, we are leading the integration of psychedelic-assisted therapies into mainstream clinical practice and building the foundation for a healthier society.

Learn more at www.numinuswellness.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Neurology Centre of Toronto
NCT is a multi-disciplinary, community-based, publicly-funded neurology clinic centrally located in midtown Toronto. NCT utilizes a model of care that brings together neurologists, neurology-related specialists and allied health practitioners to address the complex conditions that affect patients’ health and well-being. The NCT team assesses a wide range of neurologic conditions and provides specialty care in the areas of epilepsy, concussion, brain injury, headache & migraine and the treatment of neurologic disorders with medical cannabis. NCT strives to deliver comprehensive neurologic care organized around its core values of patient-centred care, collaboration, community, health equity and innovation that focuses on transforming the lives of our patients.

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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

SOURCE Numinus Wellness Inc.

For further information: May Lee, Communications Manager, Numinus, may.lee@numinus.com; For investor inquiries: Jamie Kokoska, VP, Investor Relations, Numinus, jamie.kokoska@numinus.com

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Havn Life Announces Supply And Distribution Mou With Mycrodose Therapeutics

Havn Life Announces Supply And Distribution Mou With Mycrodose Therapeutics

The partnership is a integral step in the The Company’s path to market in the U.S., achieving one of its most important milestones to-date

Vancouver, BC – Havn Life Sciences Inc. (CSE: HAVN) (OTC: HAVLF) (FSE: 5NP) (the “Company” or “Havn Life”)a biotechnology company pursuing standardized extraction of psychedelic compounds for the creation of APIs that support brain health and enhance the capabilities of the mind, is thrilled to announce a partnership with California-based Mycrodose Therapeutics, one of only a few private companies that has been granted a Schedule I License to research four (4) psychedelic compounds including psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, & LSD by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

HAVN Life will work with its partners to export their naturally derived psilocybin to Mycrodose Therapeutics, where it will be used in the development of advanced drug delivery (ADD) systems to treat mental health and cognitive degenerative diseases, as well as be distributed to appropriately licenced customers in the U.S.

“We are excited to have forged this partnership with Mycrodose Therapeutics, building an important link in our supply chain to service our Supply Agreement partners in the US,” says HAVN Life CEO Tim Moore. “Mycrodose Therapeutics has a strong working relationship with the DEA, and is well-suited to manage the highly-regulated distribution requirements for psilocybin in the US. We look forward to building considerable success with them,” he adds.

Mycrodose Therapeutics is an ideal partner for HAVN Life, with a successful track-record of working with the FDA and navigating the clinic trial process, along with a proven track record of core business fundamentals and successful M&A ventures. This partnership in is a very important milestone for The Company, and will be a gateway to any appropriately licensed customer in the U.S., be they research-focused or otherwise.

​​This partnership allows naturally derived GMP psilocybin to be available here in the US for a better price than what is available to companies right now. The partnership also eases the supply chain issues currently facing the hundreds of pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and nonprofits across the United States that can’t find psilocybin at an affordable price.

“Mycrodose Therapeutics is excited to form this mutually expansive and highly profitable partnership with HAVN Life as their exclusive distributor in the United States of naturally derived GMP psilocybin, GMP psilocybin botanical extract, and GMP psilocybin raw mushroom powder,” says Chad Conner, Chief Executive Officer at Mycrodose Therapeutics. “Today the majority of psilocybin that we find comes from synthetic sources and is lab-grown on E.coli, and we believe that the entourage-effect from psilocybin derived from the whole mushroom will be a very valuable addition to the current supply chain. This partnership helps support our company’s ambitious product development and R&D milestones by offering an alternative to synthetic derived psilocybin at a fraction of the costs, and most importantly this partnership removes all current and future supply chain issues with obtaining GMP psilocybin for our own research and the research of any US-based Institution researching psychedelics.”

With Mycrodose Therapeutics onboard, HAVN Life further consolidates its position as an early mover with its ability to supply companies with high-quality, naturally derived psilocybin as markets open up around the globe, demonstrating itself to be a supply chain leader in the industry.

On Behalf of The Board of Directors

Tim Moore

Chief Executive Officer

About Mycrodose Therapeutics

Mycrodose Therapeutics is a US-Based pharmaceutical company headquartered in San Diego, California specializing in the development of advanced drug delivery systems utilizing psychedelic compounds to treat mental health and cognitive degenerative diseases. Mycrodose is one of only a few private companies that has been granted a Schedule I License and been approved by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), State of California Attorney General’s Research Advisory Board, and The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to research four (4) psychedelic compounds: psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, and DMT. The company believes that its IP-Protected Sustained Microdosing Technology™ is a smarter and safer approach to delivering pharmaceutical compounds to patients of all ages and allows for an expandable and scalable business model.

About HAVN Life Sciences Inc.

HAVN Life Sciences is a biotechnology company pursuing standardized extraction of psychedelic compounds for the creation of APIs, the development of natural health products, and innovative therapies to support brain health and enhance the capabilities of the mind.

Through its research division, HAVN Labs, the company has developed an end-to-end supply chain of standardized, naturally derived psychedelic compounds for research that will define the future of modern medicine. With its new line of natural health products, HAVN Life offers a full range of high-quality mushroom and plant extracts that help boost immune function, reduce inflammation and support a healthy lifestyle.

Purchase our products and find out more at yourhavnlife.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and Youtube.

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Meet Delic Announces Full Event, Speaker & Entertainment Lineup for Two-Day Immersive Edutainment Experience

Meet Delic Announces Full Event, Speaker & Entertainment Lineup for Two-Day Immersive Edutainment Experience

Meet Delic Announces Full Event, Speaker & Entertainment Lineup for Two-Day Immersive Edutainment Experience

Thought Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Medical Experts and Entertainment Headliners include Duncan Trussell, Shane Mauss, Alyson Charles, Dr. Carl Hart, Ifetayo Harvey, Aubrey Marcus…and a surprise special guest speaker

Vancouver, BC, September 23, 2021 – Delic Holdings Corp (“Delic” or the “Company”) (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF) (FRA: 6X0), the leading psychedelic wellness platform, today released the full lineup of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, medical experts and entertainers taking part in the two-day premier psychedelics event. The experiential event will feature dancers, music, 3D mapping, new technologies and research, thought-provoking presentations and the world’s largest psychedelic business expo.

The list of thought leaders who will keynote the two-day event taking place from November 6th7th, 2021, at AREA15, an immersive and experiential venue in Las Vegas, includes:

  • Duncan Trussell, stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor, host of The Duncan Trussell Family Hour
  • Jason Silva, Venezuelan-American filmmaker, philosopher, television personality, and public speaker
  • Aubrey Marcus, founder of Onnit, podcast host and best-selling author
  • Alyson Charles, former TV/radio host and athlete turned author, spiritual teacher, medium and shaman
  • Dr. Carl Hart, Ziff Professor at Columbia University, former chair of the Department of Psychology and best-selling author
  • Chris Ryan, PhD, NYT bestselling author and featured speaker at influential conferences such as TED, SXSW, and a frequent guest on The Joe Rogan Experience
  • Ifetayo Harvey, Founder and board president of the People of Color Psychedelic Collective; activist, writer and social media manager at Caring Across Generations
  • George Goldsmith, CEO and founder of COMPASS Pathways and an entrepreneur
  • Ekaterina Malievskaia, MD, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer for COMPASS
  • Luke Storey, Motivational speaker, podcaster, writer, meditation and metaphysics teacher, and lifestyle design expert
  • Dr. Molly Maloof, Founder of Adamo Bioscience and a lecturer within the Wellness Department of the Medical School at Stanford University
  • Ben Westhoff, Award-winning investigative reporter who writes about culture, drugs, and poverty
  • Brittany Hoogenboom, Owner and founder of Synergy Soul, a mind, body, soul, & business brand, and an intuitive business coach
  • Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, Neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur and inventor. Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer at Apollo Neuroscience
  • Laura Dawn, Msc., Host of The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast, and a microdosing mentor for executives, who has led transformational retreats for over 10 years
  • Shane Mauss, Stand-up comedian, adventurer, podcaster, psychonaut and science enthusiast
  • Kyle Bergquist, Founder of Healing Our Heroes, co-founder of Serving Impact, author and documentary filmmaker
  • Jesse Gould, Psychedelic ranger and founder of Heroic Hearts Project
  • Zappy Zapolin, Futurist, award-winning filmmaker, and psychedelic concierge to the stars
  • Clara Burtenshaw, Partner and investor at Neo Kuma Ventures, the first psychedelics focused venture capital fund in Europe

The following business leaders, scientists and health & wellness advocates will come together for a series of thought-provoking panels on making psychedelics accessible to the masses:

Business Panelists

  • Martin Tobias, Founder of Incisive Ventures, investor and entrepreneur
  • Matt Stang, Pioneer for the cannabis industry in the U.S. and CEO of Delic Corp
  • Mark Goldfogel, Serial entrepreneur and co-founder of KERN, the first cannabis compliance company on NASDAQ
  • Sara Kennedy, Marketing entrepreneur focusing in plant-based particles
  • Joshua White, Co-founder and Executive Director of Fireside Project
  • Mitchell Gomez, Executive Director at DanceSafe
  • Sam Chapman, Executive Director at Healing Advocacy Fund
  • Dr. Markus Roggen, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Delic Labs
  • Donald Gauvreau, Founder, CEO and Chairman at Conscious Mind Labs
  • Ronan Levy, Entrepreneur, founder and Executive Chairman of Field Trip Health
  • Barbara Branaman, Co-Founder and CEO of BioReset Group, Co-Host of the Clarity Cafe Podcast, doctor of Medical Qigong, yoga and meditation teacher
  • Paul Rosen, Founder, CEO and Chairman of Tidal Royalty Corporation
  • Gary Smith, Co-founder and President of Arizona Cannabis Bar Association; author and psychedelic lawyer
  • Kraig Fox, Advisor and entertainment industry superpower ● Nanea Reeves, CEO and co-founder at TRIPP, Inc.
  • Sashko Despotovski, Investor and board member at Delic Corp
  • Dina Burkitbayeva, Founder of PsyMed Ventures, psychedelics biotech investor and entrepreneur
  • Matt Zemon, Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder at Psychable ● Jennifer Pereira, CEO of Bloom Fund and angel investor
  • Kathryn Fantauzzi, CEO and co-founder of Apollo Neuroscience
  • Hanifa Nayo Washington, Sacred activist, co-founder and cultivator of Beloved Community of Fireside Project
  • Lauren Mendelsohn, Esq., Senior associate attorney, Law Offices of Omar Figueroa
  • Sonia Weiss Pick, Co-founder and Managing Director at WPSS Investments
  • Lisa Dannen, MA, Director of Marketing & Communications, Maya Health
  • Dr. Jeff Chen, MD/MBA, Impact entrepreneur, scientist, and storyteller operating at the convergence of culture, science, and business to heal the body, mind, and planet. Cofounder & CEO of Radical Science
  • Ifetayo Harvey will also be taking part in a business panel

Wellness Panelists

  • Adam Bramlage, Founder and CEO ofFlow State, where he works one-on-one with clients to optimize their microdosing experience
  • Phoebe McPherson, Co-founder of the Hearthstone Collective, a mushroom company on a mission to help others heal with plant medicines
  • Jemie Sae Koo, CEO of Psychable.com, an online community dedicated to connecting those interested in legally exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy with practitioners who can support them
  • Victor Mifsud, Creator of the personal feature-length documentary “My Neuroplastic Adventure,” taking viewers from the cutting edge of neuroscience to ancient tribal healing medicines
  • Dr. Stephanie Coleman, MD/MPH, Holistic and psychedelic medicine physician, educator, and entrepreneur
  • Dr. Devon Christie, MD, Clinical instructor with the UBC Department of Medicine and has a focused practice in chronic pain management
  • Will Siu, MD, DPhil, Advisor to Bexson Biomedical and People Science has been trained by MAPS to provide MDMA-assisted therapy
  • Craig Salerno, LAC/LPC, Licensed addiction counselor and licensed professional counselor
  • Sashi Gerzon-Rose, LPC, Psychotherapist, yoga and meditation teacher, and ordained monk in the White Plum lineage of Zen Buddhism
  • David Feifel, MD/PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at University of California San Diego and a pioneer in treating mental illness
  • Spencer Hawkswell, CEO at TheraPsilLobbyist, believes responsible drug policy requires effective organization and leadership
  • Deanne Adamson, Founder and President of Being True To You and an addiction specialist
  • Sam Ko, MD/MBA, Founder and Medical Director of Reset Ketamine
  • Lauren Taus, LCSW, Psychotherapist with a specialty in psychedelic assisted therapies
  • Amber Amendola, Psychotherapist with 10 years of health and wellness experience, focused on the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness
  • Robbie Bent, Thought leader in the mental health space building a global community to improve mental health in an accessible way
  • Dr. Matt Cook, President and founder of BioReset™ Medical and Medical Advisor of Bioreset Network.
  • Dr. Harry McIlroy, MD, Family physician, licensed acupuncturist, functional medicine practitioner, osteopath, nutritionist, certified Ashtanga yoga teacher
  • Florencia Bollini, Named “The Corporate Shaman” by Forbes Magazine, one of the pioneering practitioners of the plant medicine world
  • Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, Laura Dawn, Msc., Jennifer Pereira and Dr. Jeff Chen, MD/MBA, will also be joining the wellness panels

Entertainment

Attendees will be treated to an exciting mix of live music, visual art and dancers on both evenings.

  • The greatest hits of psychedelia past, present and future will be played during The Psyche-Delic Experience, an after-party performance on Saturday, November 6, featuring DJ David Starfire and VJ Jonathan Singer, including a tribute to the Legends of psychedelia featuring the music of The Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead with “appearances” by Alan Watts, Timothy Leary, Terrence McKenna and Ram Das
  • A special tribute performance of Pink Floyd’s “Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun” created as a 360 VR immersive film
  • Futuristic psychedelia dance and techno themes featuring the music of Tipper, Sphongle, Desert Dwellers, Bedouin, and all original music by David Starfire with dancers and performance artists
  • MINDCHATTER, a project by singer, songwriter, and producer Bryce Connolly, will provide live music on Sunday, November 6. His complex sound displays influences from electronic, indie, singer-songwriter and hip-hop
  • Dance performances by Little Miss Nasty and visual art by Scott Hedstrom

The twenty hours of panels and keynotes will include an array of topics such as “Psychedelics and the Search for Truth”, “Why Are Psychedelics Medicine?”, “The Shortcomings of Wellness”, “PTSD Reset and Recovery,” “Psychedelics & Addiction: an Intimate Discussion on Recovery in a Modern World,” “Psychedelics and Sobriety: The Next Frontier in Recovery“, “Microdosing,” “Psychedelic Activism,” “Digital Dosing: Technology & Innovation Powering Psychedelics”, “How Psychedelics Can be Effectively Used for Physical Optimization,” and “Drug Use for Grown-Ups.” Musical and entertainment acts are scheduled both evenings following the panels and expo.

Tickets are now available for the two-day experience. For more information please visit, meetdelic.com. Follow us on @meetdelic on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Tickets available now.

Meet Delic is a subsidiary of Delic, which is focused on bringing psychedelic wellness to the mainstream. The company does this through an umbrella of related owned and operated businesses to support scaling the impact and reach of treatment, including 1) trusted media and e-commerce platforms and in-person events like Meet Delic to market the services directly to patients and consumers and gain data, 2) a licensed lab to develop IP, R&D and innovative high quality and safe product lines and 3) the largest and most accessible network of physical clinics to administer effective treatments.

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About Meet Delic

Meet Delic is the world’s premier psychedelic and wellness edutainment event catering to both curious newcomers, businesses and thought leaders. Held in AREA15, an immersive and experiential entertainment complex in the heart of Las Vegas, the exciting two-day event features industry entrepreneurs, consumers, psychonauts and leading voices in research and science. Meet Delic is the largest and most comprehensive event to learn about the intersection of psychedelics, health and wellness and culture, how to start or grow your business, connect with likeminded visionaries, enjoy fun social activities, and experience the acceleration of this worldwide movement. 

About Delic Corp

Delic is the leading psychedelic wellness platform, committed to bringing science-backed benefits to all and reframing the psychedelic conversation. The company owns and operates an umbrella of related businesses, including trusted media and e-commerce platforms like Reality Sandwich and Delic Radio, Delic Labs the only licensed entity by Health Canada to exclusively focus on research and development of psilocybin vaporization technology, Meet Delic the premiere psychedelic wellness event, and Ketamine Infusion Centers one of the largest ketamine clinics in the country. Delic is backed by a team of industry and cannabis veterans and a diverse network, whose mission is to provide education, research, high-quality products, and treatment options to the masses.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute “forwardlooking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Delic’s control. Generally, such forwardlooking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “will continue”, “will occur” or “will be achieved”.

By identifying such information and statements in this manner, Delic is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Delic to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Delic has made certain assumptions.

Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.

Although Delic believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Delic does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward- looking information and statements attributable to Delic or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.

SOURCE Delic Holdings Inc.

Investor Inquiries: Daniel Southan-Dwyer, dsd@deliccorp.com  

Media Inquiries: Monica M. Jaramillo, LABEL The Agency, jaramillo@labeltheagency.com

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MindMed to present at the Benzinga Healthcare Small Cap Conference

MindMed to present at the Benzinga Healthcare Small Cap Conference

Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (DE: MMQ) (the “Company”), a leading biotech company developing psychedelic-inspired therapies, is pleased to announce that Robert Barrow, Chief Executive Officer of MindMed, will be speaking at the Benzinga Healthcare Small Cap Conference, taking place on September 29-30, 2021.

Barrow will be giving an exclusive interview at 11:30am ET on September 30. A replay of the session will be available within 48 hours after the event and will be accessible in the “Investor” section of MindMed’s website for 30 days following the event.

 

About MindMed

MindMed is a clinical-stage psychedelic medicine biotech company that seeks to discover, develop and deploy psychedelic-inspired medicines and therapies to address addiction and mental illness. The Company is assembling a compelling drug development pipeline of innovative treatments based on psychedelic substances including psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, DMT and an ibogaine derivative, 18-MC. The MindMed executive team brings extensive biopharmaceutical experience to MindMed’s approach to developing the next generation of psychedelic-inspired medicines and therapies.

MindMed trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol MNMD and on the Canadian NEO Exchange under the symbol MMED. MindMed is also traded in Germany under the symbol MMQ.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release related to the Company constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws and are prospective in nature. Forward-looking information is not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “will”, “may”, “should”, “could”, “intend”, “estimate”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “believe”, “potential” or “continue”, or the negative thereof or similar variations. Forward-looking information in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding MindMed’s participation at the Benzinga Healthcare Small Cap Conference. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and the Company’s plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information, including history of negative cash flows; limited operating history; incurrence of future losses; availability of additional capital; lack of product revenue; compliance with laws and regulations; difficulty associated with research and development; risks associated with clinical trials or studies; heightened regulatory scrutiny; early stage product development; clinical trial risks; regulatory approval processes; novelty of the psychedelic inspired medicines industry; as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to herein and the risks described under the headings “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the securities regulatory authorities in all provinces and territories of Canada which are  available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. These and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking information are based on estimates and opinions of management on the dates they are made and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. Except as required by law, the Company does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update this forward-looking information.

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MINDCURE Signs Exclusive Digital Clinical Data Licensing Agreement with ATMA Journey Centers

MINDCURE Signs Exclusive Digital Clinical Data Licensing Agreement with ATMA Journey Centers

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 23, 2021 /CNW/ – Mind Cure Health Inc. (CSE: MCUR) (OTCQB: MCURF) (FRA: 6MH) (“MINDCURE” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced proprietary technology and research in psychedelics, announced today an exclusive data licensing agreement with ATMA Journey Centers Inc. (“ATMA”), a pioneer in the psychedelic therapy industry and the first commercial company in Canada to legally treat a palliative patient with psychedelic-assisted therapy using psilocybin. This agreement is an extension to an existing partnership, whereby ATMA will grant MINDCURE an exclusive license to ATMA data from patients using the iSTRYM digital therapeutics software, with the intended goal of further optimizing the platform.

MINDCURE is positioning iSTRYM to be the industry’s distribution network for science-based, evidence-backed protocols and AI (Artificial Intelligence) data systems. iSTRYM is a first-of-its-kind software application that optimizes the healing journey for patients and clinicians — before, during, and after therapy sessions. iSTRYM was built to shift the paradigm of care and access for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, reducing the cost of care, improving patient outcomes, and providing a distribution network for psychedelic companies to distribute protocols. As a drug agnostic platform, iSTRYM was built to support not only any type of psychedelic molecule within a treatment protocol, but to support protocols which utilize existing drugs on the market or therapeutic protocols that might not need a drug at all, as in traditional talk therapy.

MINDCURE plans initially to service psychedelic clinics and to expand into integrated clinics, both traditional and psychedelic, and eventually to the broader mental health market. In August, the Company released the minimum viable product (MVP) version of iSTRYM into partner clinics across North America. MINDCURE plans to begin full commercial deployment in Q1 of 2022.  

“We are thrilled to expand our collaboration with the team at ATMA. With data being a core component to refining iSTRYM, having access to ATMA’s network of therapists and anonymized patient data will improve our ability to provide the tools, protocols, and treatments to therapists, and enable us to address a global mental health crisis in need of a solution,” said Kelsey Ramsden, MINDCURE President and CEO. “ATMA’s growing clinical footprint in Canada along with its recently inaugurated center in Costa Rica gives MINDCURE the opportunity to deploy iSTRYM, with the intended goal of optimizing treatments for its patients and to expose iSTRYM to the data necessary to build the platform into one trusted by therapists and patients around the world.”

“Our partnership with ATMA is an exciting opportunity for MINDCURE to demonstrate the effectiveness of iSTRYM’s treatment protocols and to identify those treatment components that are associated with optimal client outcomes. This is at the core of what we have built iSTRYM to do,” said Ty Tashiro, MINDCURE Senior Translational & Psychometric Architect. “This particular collaboration will allow us to deploy iSTRYM’s multifaceted assessment capabilities, including biometrics, natural language processing and unique psychometrics, to create a responsive, personalized treatment experience.”

“We look forward to helping MINDCURE develop iSTRYM into the leading digital therapeutics platform for therapists conducting psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy,” said David Harder, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of ATMA. “Real data from patients will further strengthen and improve the protocols we use and the effectiveness of treatments we deliver at our Journey Centers.”

In related news, MINDCURE successfully launched the minimum viable product (MVP) of iSTRYM on August 26, 2021. The Company is on track to expand into over ten clinics across Canada and the U.S. within the MVP beta testing program in Q4 2021.

About Mind Cure Health Inc.
MINDCURE is a life sciences company focused on innovating and commercializing new ways to promote healing and improve mental health. The Company is developing digital therapeutics technology and researching psychedelic compounds to support access to safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies globally. Learn more at mindcure.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About ATMA Journey Centers Inc.
ATMA is a private healthcare company with the mission of delivering effective and innovative healing and transformative experiences that awaken the inner healer and promote a deeper connection with the self, with others, and with the beauty of the world. A pioneer in the psychedelic therapy industry, ATMA is building a global network of psychedelic therapy clinics. ATMA was the first private sector service provider in Canada to announce conducting legal psychedelic-assisted therapy for a palliative care patient under the approval of Health Canada’s section 56(1) exemption. Its team collectively has over 100 years of experience in the disciplines of medicine work, integration, therapy and personal development.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Kelsey Ramsden, President & CEO
Phone: 1-888-593-8995

Forward-Looking Information
Forward-looking information is based on a number of key expectations and assumptions made by management of MINDCURE, including, without limitation: the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the Canadian economy and MINDCURE’s business, and the extent and duration of such impact; no change to laws or regulations that negatively affect MINDCURE’s business; there will be a demand for MINDCURE’s products in the future; no unanticipated expenses or costs arise; MINDCURE will be able to continue to identify products that make them ideal candidates for providing solutions for treating mental health; that iSTRYM will be developed, optimized and operate as contemplated within the psychedelics industry; that the Company will be effective in obtaining the patents applied for synthesizing ibogaine, or synthesizing ibogaine, or developing synthesized ibogaine for research, medical or commercial use; that MINDCURE will advance wellness worldwide; that iSTRYM will be brought to commercial deployment in the near term or otherwise or that it will reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, or support transformation and healing, or that the deployment may not occur at the scale or within the time frame contemplated; or that ATMA’s anonymized patient data will further optimize the iSTRYM platform or will improve MINDCURE’s ability to provide the tools, protocols, and treatments to therapists.

Although MINDCURE has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information presented, there may be other factors that cause results, performance or achievements to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements as no forward-looking information can be guaranteed.

Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and MINDCURE does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

SOURCE Mind Cure Health Inc.

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