New Yorkers for Mental Health Alternatives

04/30/2026

A recent op-ed co-authored by Assemblymember Amy Paulin and a former NHL player highlights the connection between trauma, mental health, and the need to explore new treatment options. Some of the ideas being discussed in New York include: Health screening; Education on safe use; A regulated system for access; Optional trained support providers. The focus is on building a safe, structured, public-health-driven framework. Read more:

The hallucinogenic drug shows promise as a medical treatment. New York shouldn’t stand in the way.

04/28/2026

“I needed a reset.” That’s how one New Yorker described their experience after struggling with depression and anxiety. Stories like this are why this conversation is happening. Read more On the www.NYMHA.com/testimony page or even submit your own testimony and help us build the case for why psilocybin access is critical in New York!

NYMHA is a not for profit organization dedicated towards bringing effective and safe alternative treatments for a variety of mental health illnesses to New York State, including but not limited to psychedelic assisted therapy.

04/25/2026

Join us on May 12 at the NYS Capitol for a day of educating lawmakers and staff about the importance of legal access to psilocybin-containing mushrooms.

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