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24 hour trip anyone?

MINDCURE Achieves Key Development Milestone for Novel Ibogaine Program

Tripping on ibogaine can last over 24 hours, and it’s not always pleasant. But the wide range of benefits could make it worthwhile. 

MINDCURE (MCUR) hopes so at least. The company filed a provisional patent for synthetic ibogaine mixtures to treat various central nervous system disorders like:

  • Addiction
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Chronic pain such as migraines and cluster headaches

The company aims to be a global supplier of synthetic ibogaine for research purposes and expects to have supply available by the end of Q2 this year.

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MINDCURE Announces Strategic Review

MINDCURE Announces Strategic Review

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Mind Cure Health Inc. (CSE: MCUR) (OTCQX: MCURF) (FRA: 6MH) (“MINDCURE” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced proprietary technology for mental health care and research in psychedelics, announced today its Board of Directors has formed a special committee (the “Special Committee”) of independent directors to initiate a review process to explore, review and evaluate a broad range of strategic alternatives.

The Special Committee’s strategic review process will encompass an evaluation of the Company’s current strategic direction, operations, market valuation and capital structure and will consider appropriate alternatives for the Company which may include one or more of the following: continuation as a standalone public company, strategic investor investment, acquisition by or a merger with an industry partner that may involve all or part of our business or assets and any other strategic alternatives that may be identified during our strategic review.

“The Board continues to support the Company’s current strategic priorities. As we recently reported, the Company is in a strong financial position with cash and equivalents of $13.4M and a cash runway of a minimum 12 months as at November 30, 2021.  However, the Board believes that given the current state of capital markets and the evolving landscape for our industry, a broad review of strategic alternatives is entirely appropriate and in the best interest of the Company,” said the Chair of MINDCURE’s Board of Directors, Philip Tapley.

“I am proud of our team and track record of delivering on milestones with focus and drive. I look forward to engaging in this process with the Special Committee while my team pursues our ambitious plan, supported by our strong financial position,” said MINDCURE’s President and CEO Kelsey Ramsden.

The Special Committee is being chaired by Jason Pamer, includes Larissa Chaikowsky, Robert Hill and Philip Tapley, and has appointed Canaccord Genuity Corp. as its financial advisor to support the Special Committee in the strategic review process.

While the strategic review process is ongoing, the Company intends to continue to pursue its core strategic objectives so as to maintain and enhance the value of its current business and operations, including the development and launch of the iSTRYM™ product.

Other than as described in this news release, the Company has not made any decisions related to strategic alternatives at this time and there can be no assurance that the evaluation of strategic alternatives will result in any transaction proceeding or change in strategy. The Company does not intend to comment further unless and until further disclosure is appropriate or necessary.

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.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Jason Pamer, Chair of the Special Committee
Phone: 1-888-593-8995
Email: specialcommittee@mindcure.com

The Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Information
Certain information regarding MINDCURE and its business presented in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information generally can be identified by the use of terms and phrases such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “feel”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “subject to”, “will”, “would”, and similar terms and phrases.

Forward-looking information is based on a number of key expectations and assumptions made by management of MINDCURE, including, without limitation: the considerations and outcome of the strategic review; 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; no unanticipated expenses, costs or detrimental consequences of the strategic review process will arise; the continuation of the Company’s core strategic objectives, including the development and launch of the iSTRYM product, so as to preserve and enhance the value of the Company’s current business and operations; and the expected cash runway of the Company’s business.

Forward-looking information is provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking information inherently entails known and unknown risks and uncertainties about the future and actual results and involves significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking information. 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.

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MINDCURE Hires Dr. Clare Purvis from Headspace to the position of Chief Product Officer to Advance Mental Health Digital Therapeutics Platform

MINDCURE Hires Dr. Clare Purvis from Headspace to the position of Chief Product Officer to Advance Mental Health Digital Therapeutics Platform


VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 3, 2022 – Mind Cure Health Inc. (CSE: MCUR) (OTCQX: MCURF) (FRA: 6MH) (“MINDCURE” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced proprietary technology for mental health care and research in psychedelics, announced today the hiring of Dr. Clare Purvis, formerly Headspace Inc.’s Vice President of Clinical Product and Content Development, for the Company’s newly created role of Chief Product Officer to focus on building and expanding the reach of iSTRYM, its digital therapeutics platform.

“As care becomes more personalized, the need has never been greater for high quality, scalable digital therapeutics in the mental healthcare space, and I’m excited to join the MINDCURE team at the forefront of the progress being made,” said Dr. Purvis adding, “iSTRYM has proven itself in a fast-growing market and I believe it has the potential to become a dominating force as the product of choice for clinics utilizing technology-assisted therapies.”

While working at Headspace, Dr. Purvis was on the Executive Leadership Team responsible for clinical and scientific strategy, helping to set the company’s overall strategy and overseeing new product development in mental and behavioral health starting in 2019.  She currently serves as a Clinical Advisory Board member at Brightline, which provides a technology-driven approach to pediatric behavioral health.

“It’s a pivotal and proud moment in the trajectory of MINDCURE as we welcome Dr. Purvis to the team. Clare’s experience, expertise and reputation as a thought leader and science-backed leader in the fast-growing digital mental health space will be an invaluable addition to MINDCURE’s growth in the mental healthcare industry,” said MINDCURE’s President and CEO Kelsey Ramsden. “As MINDCURE pushes forward to make Mental WealthTM a reality for more people, Clare will be leading the charge on delivering a truly transformational and high value experience for both therapists, patients and ultimately, payers,” Ramsden added.

MINDCURE’s product solution, iSTRYM, is expanding to cover a broader market which will include clinics that operate in both psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and general psychotherapy and psychiatry. It is for this purpose that MINDCURE is introducing the role of Chief Product Officer to deliver the above initiatives. After successfully creating its initial product as Chief Technology Officer, Geoff Belair will spearhead the migration of our technology team to an engineering division, with focus on data strategy and build-out of MINDCURE’s AI models supporting the product. In his new role as Vice President of Engineering, Mr. Belair will report to the CPO and will be working closely with Dr. Purvis to ensure success as MINDCURE drives to commercialization.

“I would like to thank Mr. Belair for his visionary architecture of the platform and look forward to his continued service in this new role,” said MINDCURE’s President and CEO Kelsey Ramsden.

Dr. Purvis is a licensed clinical psychologist and she received her Doctorate in Psychology from the PGSP-Stanford Consortium where she trained in the Stanford Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.  She serves as an Affiliated Scholar at Stanford University’s Clinical Excellence Research Center, where she provides consultation on the use of technology to make great healthcare more affordable.  

MINDCURE is also announcing that Daniel Herrera, current Vice President, Growth and Strategic Partnerships, has been promoted to the role of Chief Growth Officer as result of his exceptional performance to date. His continued work in this position will drive MINDCURE forward as we near commercialization of iSTRYM and plan for significant growth in the coming years.

ISTRYM is currently partnered with 20 clinics in North America during its closed beta roll out.  Full commercialization of the platform is expected in Q2 of 2022.  Mental healthcare therapists and psychiatrists wishing to get access to the platform this year are currently being welcomed and onboarded in priority sequence.

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.

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

Forward-Looking Information
Certain information presented in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws regarding MINDCURE and its business. Forward-looking information generally can be identified by the use of terms and phrases such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “feel”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “subject to”, “will”, “would”, and similar terms and phrases.

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; the Company will develop its products as expected and that they will attain the outcomes anticipated; 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 strategic partnerships entered by the Company will create the opportunities and outcomes anticipated; that MINDCURE will advance wellness worldwide; and that HIPAA compliance certification will have a positive impact on the commercial deployment of iSTRYM.

Forward-looking information is provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking information inherently entails known and unknown risks and uncertainties about the future and actual results and involves significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking information. 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.

The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release and the CSE does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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MINDCURE Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2022

MINDCURE Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2022

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 25, 2022 – Mind Cure Health Inc. (CSE: MCUR) (OTCQX: MCURF) (FRA: 6MH) (“MINDCURE” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced proprietary technology and research for psychedelics, today announced its financial results and operational highlights for the three and six months ended November 30, 2021. All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.  

Fiscal Q2 2022 Business Highlights

  • Commenced trading on the OTCQX Best Market on September 30, 2021, the highest tier of OTC Markets Group, under the ticker symbol “MCURF”.
  • Closed an exclusive data licensing agreement with ATMA Journey Centers Inc., a pioneer in the psychedelic therapy industry, and was granted exclusive access to ATMA data from patients using iSTRYM, the Company’s digital therapeutics technology. The data will be leveraged to further optimize iSTRYM and position it as the industry’s distribution network for science-based, evidence-backed protocols and AI data systems.
  • Signed a letter of intent with Awakn Life Sciences (NEO: AWKN) (OTCQB: AWKNF) to be a distributor of its ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder protocol in the US and Canada.
  • Partnered with 20 ketamine clinics in nine states in the U.S. and three provinces in Canada to release the minimum viable product version of iSTRYM, with plans to further expand in 2022.
  • Introduced the “Desire Project”, a clinical research program focused on the treatment of female hypoactive sexual desire disorder with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. This is the first psychedelics-based treatment program targeted at addressing Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder.
  • Joined the Digital Therapeutics Alliance, a non-profit association of industry leaders with a mission to drive awareness and adoption of digital therapies.
  • Advanced preparations to ship ibogaine drug material to its pre-clinical research partner.
  • Included in the AdvisorShares Psychedelics ETF, which trades on the NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol “PSIL”.

Recent Events

  • The Company and its digital therapeutics technology, iSTRYM, were certified as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant, making a further step toward commercial deployment in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Appointed Dr. Doron Sagman, MD, FRCPC, as the Company’s new Chief Medical Officer (“CMO”). Dr. Joel Raskin who was acting CMO will transition into an advisory role.

“During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, we achieved several key milestones across our digital technology and research projects, further proving our ability to successfully execute against our strategic growth strategy,” said Kelsey Ramsden, President & CEO of MINDCURE. “We are continuing to build out our team with key industry leaders, positioning the Company to develop innovative treatments that promote healing and improve mental health.”

Financial Highlights

  • Net loss for the three months ended November 30, 2021 was $2.95 million, comprised of cash operating expenses of $2.9 million, non-cash operating expenses of $0.3 million and an unrealized gain of $0.2 million.
  • Cash and cash equivalents totalled $13.4 million as of November 30, 2021.

A copy of the Company’s financial statements for the three and six months ended November 30, 2021 and the related management’s discussion and analysis are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

In other news, the Company also announces it has granted a total of 110,000 stock options to certain employees pursuant to the terms the Company’s long term incentive plan (“Plan”). The stock options are exercisable at a price of $0.21 per share, and are subject to the terms of the Plan.

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 Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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.

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.

For further information: MINDCURE Investor Relations, Daniel Kim, VP Investor Relations, dkim@mindcure.com, 1-888-593-8995

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How hallucinogenic beer shaped history: issue 33

Hello and welcome back.

Thank you to everyone who registered for our Mental Health Town Hall. We can’t wait to connect with you! If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t worry, it’s not too late. Keep reading for details.

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

🍄 How psychedelics helped an ancient empire maintain power

🍄 Add some ecstasy to your sex life

🍄 Microdosing DMT

🍄 Australian gov’t funds 2 psychedelic studies

🍄 And more.

Be sure to check out this week’s Daily Mushroom podcast:

Healing at home with Nue Life’s innovative ketamine wellness program

In this episode of the Daily Mushroom Podcast, we have Juan Pablo Cappello, co-founder and CEO of Nue Life Health. Nue Life’s at-home ketamine wellness program is proving to be highly beneficial for patients with treatment-resistant depression. The key is in the company’s unique approach to integration, which utilizes intuitive AI, music therapy, and group support. 

Nue Life is a public benefits corporation, and its entire founding team is made up of people of colour and women. Learn how Juan Pablo Cappello used spiritual wisdom to create a conscious business in his talk, 4 Pillars of Conscious Startups.

This will be an inspiring event for anyone who dreams of running a tech startup or wants to bring conscious leadership to their workplace.

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Add some ecstasy to your sex life

Over 90% of people experienced increased sexual desire and satisfaction after taking MDMA. But that’s not the only way it can improve your sex life.

Mindcure (MCUR) is studying MDMA-assisted-therapy as a treatment for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), which is characterized by low sex drive and emotional distress. 

The goal is to use MDMA to get to the root cause of the issue, which may be a history of negative sexual experiences and relationships or struggles with self worth or body image.

Microdosing DMT

Algernon Pharmaceuticals (AGN) found that microdoses of DMT can increase the growth of neurons in the brain by up to 40%. An upcoming study will see if this can benefit stroke patients.

Phase I of the study, which is awaiting approval in the UK, will determine the maximum amount of DMT that can be taken without producing a psychedelic effect. Phase II will test repeated doses on acute and recovering stroke patients.

Treating alcoholism in Europe

Last year, Awakn Life Sciences (AWKN) found that MDMA-assisted therapy helped alcoholics reduce alcohol consumption by 85% – from an average of 130.6 units per week to just 18.7.

Now, the company is exploring a partnership with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) to treat alcohol use disorder across Europe, where alcohol is one of the top five causes of disease and disability in most countries. Awakn may license MAPS’ pre-clinical data to get the treatment to market faster.

Microdosing eases depression

In a preclinical animal model, Wesana Health (WESA) found that a single high dose of psilocybin rapidly improved depressive behaviours for 14 days. A regimen of psilocybin microdoses and CBD was able to sustain the results and reduced depressive behaviours by an additional 64%.

Let’s keep the microdosing evidence coming!

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Be an industry insider

How can DMT be improved to better treat addiction? How do our genetics influence our psychedelic experiences? How does ketamine change our brain wave patterns? Does music make psychedelic therapy more effective?

These are all questions that Entheon Biomedical (ENBI) is answering with ongoing clinical research. Learn what they’ve discovered so far and their next steps at our Mental Health Town Hall this February 3rd!

We’ll be joined by Entheon’s Founder and CEO, Scientific Advisor, and Communications Manager to discuss the company’s findings and the future of psychedelic therapy. Register now for free to get the inside scoop 👇

Save the toads

Did you know that potent psychedelics like 5-MeO-DMT and bufotenin come from the venom of the Colorado River Toad? 

With growing demand to study these compounds and increased recreational use, wild populations of the toad are threatened in some areas.

Alvarius Research Inc. recently developed a toad conservation program to address this issue. The company is also collaborating with Egret Bioscience to develop synthetic “toad-free” versions of the compounds.

Psychedelics → power?

An ancient South American empire called the Wari Empire may have used a hallucinogenic beer to maintain its power.

The Wari people brewed a beer-like drink with seeds from the vilca tree, which contain a psychedelic compound called bufotenin (one of the substances found in toad venom!). 

Archeologists believe that Wari leaders served the drink at feasts to strengthen social connections with guests from surrounding regions. Guests likely had a euphoric or spiritual experience, compelling them to “acknowledge the power of their hosts or feel the need to owe them a favor in the future,” explains one archeology expert. 

Could this be why the empire maintained political control for hundreds of years? 🤔

Connect with your microdosing community

If you’re looking to try microdosing, what better way to get started than with a community of like-minded individuals. 

Dose Day is a microdosing peer support network that connects you with a small group with similar intentions and interests. Meet with your group weekly to see how the power of community can support you on your journey.

Whether you’re an artist, an executive, a consciousness junkie or someone looking to improve their mental health, there is a group for you.

Plus, half the fee supports palliative care patients with end-of-life anxiety.

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Psygen Industries Ltd. is building Canada’s first manufacturing facility dedicated to synthetic psychedelics. The company received authorization to produce and sell psilocybin, psilocin, LSD, DMT, mescaline, and 2C-B through a Health Canada Dealer’s License. It has already established over 20 supply agreements with domestic and international companies 👏

Numinus Wellness (NUMI) is enrolling patients for a multi-site study on MDMA for PTSD, which will be sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). The study received approval from both Health Canada and the Institutional Ethics Review Board.

Eleusis, a UK-based company focused on psilocybin therapy for depression, is planning to go public through a $446M merger with Silver Spike Acquisition Corp. II (SPKB). Eleusis will apply to have its shares listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol ‘ELEU’.

Red Light Holland (TRIP) is collaborating with an advocacy group called the Psychedelic Medicine Alliance Washington to promote a bill that would legalize guided psilocybin sessions in Washington State. The company has hired a lobbyist with experience in cannabis regulation and is launching a social media campaign and educational events to raise awareness about the benefits of psilocybin.

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Here’s what you missed in the legal world:

  • University of Sydney researchers received $3M in funding from the Australian government to support MDMA and psilocybin studies! The MDMA study will investigate combined PTSD and alcohol use disorder, and the psilocybin study will be focused on anorexia nervosa. Read more…
  • A Kansas legislator filed a bill to legalize the possession of up to 50 grams of psilocybin or psilocin, as well as the cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms. Read more…
  • A Utah Rep. filed a bill that would establish a task force to research the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. Read more…
  • Representatives from seven US states (Oregon, Nebraska, Michigan, Arizona, Texas, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania) have submitted a letter urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to allow terminally-ill patients access to psilocybin treatments. The lawmakers believe that psilocybin qualifies as an investigational drug and should therefore be accessible through Right to Try laws. Read more…

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The Battle Over Psychedelic Therapy’s Future

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Add some ecstasy to your sex life

Subjective effects of MDMA (‘Ecstasy’) on human sexual function

Over 90% of people experienced increased sexual desire and satisfaction after taking MDMA. But that’s not the only way it can improve your sex life.

Mindcure (MCUR) is studying MDMA-assisted-therapy as a treatment for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), which is characterized by low sex drive and emotional distress. 

The goal is to use MDMA to get to the root cause of the issue, which may be a history of negative sexual experiences and relationships or struggles with self worth or body image.

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MINDCURE to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright Bioconnect Conference in January 2022

MINDCURE to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright Bioconnect Conference in January 2022

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 6, 2022 /CNW/ – Mind Cure Health Inc. (CSE: MCUR) (OTCQX: MCURF) (FRA: 6MH) (“MINDCURE” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced proprietary technology and research for psychedelics, today announced that President & Chief Executive Officer, Kelsey Ramsden, will present virtually at the H.C. Wainwright Bioconnect Conference taking place on January 10-13, 2022.

A webcast of MINDCURE’s presentation will be available on-demand from Monday, January 10th at 7:00a.m. ET via this link: https://journey.ct.events/view/0f297ecc-702f-45d2-9952-45218d7559f1. A recording of the webcast can be viewed through the above link for 90 days.

To schedule a one-on-one meeting with MINDCURE’s management team, please contact KCSA Strategic Communications at mindcureIR@kcsa.com.

The Company also announces it has granted a total of 350,000 stock options to certain employees and consultants pursuant to the terms of the Company’s long term incentive plan (“Plan”). The stock options are exercisable: 250,000 at a price of $0.195 per share and 100,000 at a price of $0.215 per share, and are subject to the terms of the Plan.

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.

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

Forward-Looking Information
Certain information presented in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws regarding MINDCURE and its business. 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 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. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company 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.

The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release and the CSE does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information: MINDCURE Investor Relations: investors@mindcure.com, 1-888-593-8995; Media Inquiries: Annie Graf / Kristin Cwalinski, KCSA Strategic Communications, mindcure@kcsa.com

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🍄 Adderall, Autism & Access: issue 28

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

🍄 How psychedelics change your social life

🍄 Is LSD the new Adderall?

🍄 Microdosing patch for autism

🍄 Changes to who can access psilocybin therapy in Canada

🍄 And more.

Be sure to check out this week’s Daily Mushroom podcast:

A special episode : Our host Brett recounts a recent psilocybin therapy session with his guide Adrian as the guest.

 
This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.
In this very special episode, our host Brett, recounts his first hand experience of a recent psilocybin assisted psychotherapy session. His guest Adrian ,was his guide through the whole process !

Adrian Oberg started the organization VAPS ( Victoria Association of Psychedelic Study ) He has a background working in harm reduction and has been guiding people through psychedelic therapy sessions for the last 5 years.

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Is LSD the new Adderall?

MindMed (MNMD) is collaborating with universities in Switzerland and the Netherlands to study the effects of microdosing LSD on adults with ADHD. Patients will be assessed on symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity after microdosing twice a week for six weeks. 

“The study builds on the growing evidence demonstrating LSD has the potential to improve mood and selective cognitive processes,” says the company’s new CEO, Robert Barrow, who was appointed this week.

A better solution for cancer patients

Antidepressants are often ineffective and can even interfere with cancer treatment drugs.

“Psychedelics are proving to not conflict with the cancer drug and are more effective than normal antidepressants generally,” according Frank Lane, director of Albert Labs. 

That’s why the BC-based company wants to bring a psilocybin treatment for cancer patients to European markets.

Albert Labs is expected to begin trading on the CSE early next year under the ticker ’ABRT’.

New microdosing patch for autistic patients

Nova Mentis (NOVA) and Mycrodose Therapeutics successfully created a transdermal patch that delivers Nova’s psilocybin formulation through the skin. The companies aim to use the patch to administer microdoses to autistic patients to treat cognitive impairments.

This method could be administered at home to reduce medical costs for families and save time for overworked medical professionals.

The findings from COMPASS’s depression study keep coming!

COMPASS Pathways’ (CMPS) announced that patients taking SSRI antidepressants in conjunction with psilocybin therapy had similar outcomes and fewer side effects compared to those who withdrew from SSRIs before the study.

Five patients who withdrew from SSRIs had serious adverse effects, such as suicidal ideation, when given the largest dose. None of the patients on SSRIs had this experience. 

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How psychedelics change your social life

Researchers developed a personality model to test how psychedelics affect the qualities that help us build and maintain healthy relationships.

They discovered that after taking psychedelics, users were less critical in their interactions with others, less anxious, and less likely to get upset easily. They also reported greater feelings of social connectedness.

Advancing careers in psychedelics

atai Life Science’s (ATAI) philantropic program created its first initiative – the atai Fellowship Fund in Psychedelic Neuroscience. The $2M fund will support recent graduate students in furthering their careers in the psychedelics sector.

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Doseology Sciences Inc. (MOOD), a functional mushroom company, is preparing to expand into the psilocybin market with a recent application for a controlled substance Dealer’s License and a new addition to its research team. The company aims to develop and sell novel strains of psychedelic mushrooms once granted the license. 

atai Life Sciences (ATAI) and COMPASS Pathways (CMPS) were added to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (NBI), an index fund of biotech and pharmaceutical companies with a market cap of at least $200M and an average daily trading volume of at least 100,000 shares.

MINDCURE’s (MCUR) digital therapeutics platform was certified as HIPAA compliant, meaning that it effectively protects sensitive patient data. The certification gets the company one step closer to commercially deploying the platform in Q2 of 2022.

COMPASS Pathways’ (CMPS) patent for crystalline psilocybin is being challenged by the non-profit Freedom to Operate. After conducting advanced analysis, the organization is confident that the formulation isn’t novel and has been known for decades. 

Awakn Life Sciences (AWKN),  Ketamine One (MEDI), and Cannabis Global (CBGL) announced financial results.

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You no longer have to be on your deathbed to eat mushrooms!

Up until this week, the only people in Canada that could legally access psilocybin therapy were patients with terminal illnesses. 

Things changed on Monday, when the non-profit organization TheraPsil helped three Canadians with mental health issues get Section 56 exemptions, granting them access to psilocybin therapy.

“This is a very clear indication that exemptions are now available for people who have anxiety, depression, addiction, and chronic pain,” says TheraPsil’s CEO. “It opens it up to everyone.”

New York could be the next state to legalize psilocybin therapy

New York assemblyman Pat Burke (D) filed a bill that would legalize psilocybin therapy and create a $2M grant program to ensure veterans and first responders can access the treatment.

If passed, therapists would be able to certify patients for psilocybin therapy after completing a two-hour training course through the Department of Health.

Australia refuses to reschedule psychedelics

In some un-inspirational news, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration rejected an application to reschedule MDMA and psilocybin for therapeutic research, noting that the drugs pose acute and long-term risks if used outside a clinical setting 🙄

Mushrooms go high fashion

According to the Higg Materials Sustainability Index, leather causes more environmental damage than any other fabric. Mushrooms are now being used as a sustainable alternative!

In a matter of weeks, mushroom mycelium can be grown into a material that looks and feels just like leather. It’s actually stronger and more durable than real leather 🤯

Even high fashion brands like Hermès are using the material!

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MINDCURE Announces Certification of HIPAA Compliance, Bringing iSTRYM Closer to Commercial Deployment in the Second Quarter of 2022

MINDCURE Announces Certification of HIPAA Compliance, Bringing iSTRYM Closer to Commercial Deployment in the Second Quarter of 2022

MINDCURE’s (MCUR) digital therapeutics platform was certified as HIPAA compliant, meaning that it effectively protects sensitive patient data. The certification gets the company one step closer to commercially deploying the platform in Q2 of 2022.

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MINDCURE Appoints Dr. Doron Sagman as Chief Medical Officer

MINDCURE Appoints Dr. Doron Sagman as Chief Medical Officer

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 14, 2021 /CNW/ – Mind Cure Health Inc. (CSE: MCUR) (OTCQX: MCURF) (FRA: 6MH) (“MINDCURE” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced proprietary technology and research for psychedelics, announces the appointment of Doron Sagman, MD, FRCPC, as the Company’s new Chief Medical Officer (“CMO”). Dr. Joel Raskin who was acting CMO will transition into an advisory role for MINDCURE.

As CMO, Dr. Sagman will play a vital role in furthering MINDCURE’S mission to reinvent the mental health care model for patients and practitioners, along with advancing psychedelic-assisted therapy into common and accepted care.  A trained psychiatrist with an expertise in mood and anxiety disorders, as well as an experienced leader in pharmaceutical drug development and clinical trials, Dr. Sagman brings three decades of clinical and research and regulatory experience to MINDCURE.

“Dr. Sagman’s distinguished career in both mental health and the pharmaceutical industries will enable him to lead the development of innovative therapies to potentially treat a range of mental health conditions,” said Kelsey Ramsden, President & CEO of MINDCURE.  “His proven experience as a leader who has built and led diverse teams, as well as his deep understanding of the drug research and development process, will be critical as MINDCURE advances on our path to research digital therapeutic and neuro-supportive solutions,” Ramsden added.

Throughout the span of his 18-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Sagman held leadership positions across medical research, clinical development, regulatory affairs and medical affairs.  Most recently, Dr. Sagman held the position of Senior Medical Director/Vice-President, R&D and Medical Affairs at Eli Lilly Canada, leading the medical affairs, clinical and regulatory affairs divisions across a broad therapeutic span, including neuroscience, immunology, oncology, and diabetes.

On his appointment, Dr Sagman said, “We are entering a pivotal and historical phase of medical discovery for patients who suffer from mental health disorders. I am delighted to join MINDCURE’s leadership team and work to advance innovative solutions to best meet unmet mental health needs.”

On Dr. Sagman’s appointment, Dr. Joel Raskin added, “Dr. Sagman’s experience in managing clinical operations, regulatory, quality, people and all aspects of research in Canada makes him the perfect candidate to lead MINDCURE’s research and brings a competitive edge as the Company grows.”

In addition to receiving his medical degree from University of Calgary, Dr. Sagman completed his psychiatric residency at the University of Toronto. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) and an Adjunct Clinical Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, as well as being a staff psychiatrist at the Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto.

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.

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Kelsey Ramsden, President & CEO
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