The rise of psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health treatment

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is gaining attention for mental health treatment, especially PTSD and depression. Dr. Rachel Yehuda, director of the Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing at Mount Sinai, discusses growing interest in these therapies alongside new state legislation and the broader shift toward medical adoption. The conversation also highlights ongoing safety questions, emphasizing that despite momentum, public and clinical concern about risks remains an active part of the debate.