Maria Velkova is managing partner of Tabula Rasa Ventures, which supports companies in psychedelic medicine. Mark “Moose” McGrath and I asked her how psychedelic-assisted therapy fits into healthcare and what it needs to grow.
A new care model
Maria describes psychedelic-assisted therapy as a care delivery model that pairs therapy with a psychedelic medicine. She sees strong results for veterans, a group with high unmet needs. The approach could make mental health care more personal and holistic.
Money and stigma
Widening access takes capital. We talk about investment, the stigma that still surrounds the research, and the history behind it. We recorded this before the FDA’s August 2024 decision on MDMA-assisted therapy.
Where to learn more
Maria recommends peer-reviewed journals, Psychedelic Alpha and Double Blind. Her top book pick is The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté.
This episode is not medical advice.
What would broad access to these therapies change for the veterans you know?
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