Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

Research has found that the use of marijuana and hallucinogens among young people in the US is at an all-time high, with many using them to treat psychological problems. People are moving away from pressurised representations of wellness, and are forging their own non-conventional approaches.

Dr. Bonner’s Soap Company is offering its employees ketamine-assisted therapy in a commitment to both the mental health of workers and advocacy for psychedelics to become more mainstream, with the therapeutic potential of these drugs leading them to become part of self-improvement movements.

A desire to take charge of their health is leading some Americans to try alternative wellness treatments such as psychedelics, nature retreats, and sound baths. After investigating this in our Sector Snapshot of Health and Fitness, Canvas8 spoke to eight people to get their opinions on alt health.

Mindbloom is one of a handful of private therapy practices that offers ketamine treatment for depression, PTSD, and other experiences of poor mental health. But as the money floods into psychedelics and it gains more mainstream acceptance, navigating the practice with sensitivity will be key.