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It’s yet another sign that the pharmaceutical industry at large is taking the potential of psychedelics very seriously.

The psychedelic medicines industry had a revolutionary year in 2021. At the start of the year, there were only a couple of publicly traded companies, but by the end of it, there were dozens. These companies are racing to answer questions such as: Can psychedelics cure depression? Can psychedelic treat anxiety? And, can psychedelics help with mental health? Though the answers to these questions have not been proven 100%, after 2021, it does appear more likely than not that the answer to some of these at least, is yes. In this video, we will recap some of the most significant milestones of the psychedelics industry in 2021, and end it with what I am looking forward to in the new year. The first big story of 2021 was the IPOs. Though MindMed (MNMD/MMED) and Compass Pathways (CMPS) went public in 2020, companies such as Field Trip Health (FTRP), Numinus Wellness (NUMI), atai Life Sciences (atai), Cybin Corp (CYBN), and dozens of others joined them in 2021. Add to this the launch of ETFs such as the Horizons Psychedelics ETF (PSYK) and the Advisor Shares Psychedelics ETF (PSIL), and 2021 was a huge year for the advent of public companies in the psychedelic medicines space. The next big story was uplistings. Not all stock markets are created equal. In order to have the prestigious needed to attract serious money, companies need to be on exchanges such as the Nasdaq, NYSE, and the TSX. In 2021 we saw MindMed, Numinus, Field Trip, Cybin, and more join the big boys league. Third, was funding. Psychedelic companies are for the most part biotech companies. In order to get a new drug through the clinical trial process, it takes hundreds of millions of dollars. This year we saw atai, Compass, MindMed, Cybin, and Field Trip, among others, raise over a billion dollars for the industry. This will sustain them for years to come. And finally, 2021 saw a few high-profile clinical trials. The most significant was the MAPS Phase 3 clinical trial, which treated PTSD with MDMA-assisted therapy. The results of this trial were earth-shattering. Equally important was the Compass phase 2b trial, treating treatment-resistant depression with Psilocybin. Moving into the new year, I am excited to see more clinical trials, and I expect to see mergers in the field. Follow us on social media! 🙌 Instagram: @thepsychedelicinvestor Facebook: @thepsychedelicinvestor Want to collaborate? Send us an email at: thepsychedelicinvestor@gmail.com Music from: www.bensound.com Video editing: @themyaholy @Psychedelic Spotlight DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser nor a CPA. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. While it is possible to minimize risk, your investments are solely your responsibility. It is imperative that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. All of the information in this video is public information that James (The Psychedelic Investor) believes to be reliable but it is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate and as such should not be used as advice. Any opinions or thoughts from James (The Psychedelic Investor) are subject to change. #Psychedelics #MindMed #Psylocybin

MindMed (Nasdaq:MNMD, NEO:MMED) has launched recruitment for their phase 2a clinical trial, testing using LSD microdoses to treat Adult ADHD! MindMed's stock has been down a lot recently, which has people asking "should I sell MindMed", or "Is MindMed stock a good investment?", or "why is MindMed stock down?". A lot of this drop has to do with a lack of news, not bad news. Now, at long last we finally have some good news! I have been looking forward to this trial starting for over a year now! This LSD microdosing study is part of Project Flow, MindMed's LSD microdosing division. Microdosing LSD, anecdotally, has been shown to: increase focus; decrease anxiety; increase creativity; and improve mood. As improving focus and decreasing anxiety are two issues individuals with ADHD often need help with, it is possible that this may be a better medication than stimulants like Adderall. The 52 person, placebo controlled study will give 20 micrograms of LSD to Adult ADHD sufferers twice a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after treatment, the patients symptoms will be compared to where they were before the trial, and compared against the placebo group. If they do show significant improvement, it will be the first scientific evidence that LSD microdoses can help treat adult ADHD. Not only would this help tens of millions of people, it would also be lucrative for MindMed, as in the USA alone, the ADHD treatment market is valued at $12.9 billion annually. Is LSD microdosing good for you? Can LSD Microdosing improve your mental health and Creativity? MindMed aims to find out! References: Press Release https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mindmed-initiates-phase-2a-lsd-trial-for-the-treatment-of-adult-adhd-301447252.html MindMed Investor's Deck https://mindmed.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MindMed-Presentation-December-2021.pdf New CEO https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/mindmed-appoints-robert-barrow-as-chief-executive-officer-and-director-879570624.html Microdosing study 1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34795334/ Microdosing study 2 https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/mar/02/microdosing-lsd-benefits-might-be-placebo-effect-study-finds Follow us on social media! 🙌 Instagram: @thepsychedelicinvestor Facebook: @thepsychedelicinvestor Want to collaborate? Send us an email at: thepsychedelicinvestor@gmail.com Music from: www.bensound.com Video editing: @themyaholy @Psychedelic Spotlight DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser nor a CPA. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. While it is possible to minimize risk, your investments are solely your responsibility. It is imperative that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. All of the information in this video is public information that James (The Psychedelic Investor) believes to be reliable but it is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate and as such should not be used as advice. Any opinions or thoughts from James (The Psychedelic Investor) are subject to change. #MindMed #Microdosing #ADHD