Psychedelic Reset: Renewed Hope For Mental Health Issues with Derek DuChesne

A Fine Time for Healing

Today's special guest, Derek Duchesne, battled with depression and suicidal thoughts, exhausting traditional treatments without finding relief. In 2019, he reluctantly tried ketamine therapy and experienced a rapid mental transformation. Derek described his ketamine therapy experience as the most profound moment of his life. It provided him with a renewed sense of hope and the ability to breathe freely again. Recognizing the limitations of existing treatments, he became determined to make a difference. As he delved deeper into the potential of psychedelics for treating mental health challenges, Derek made it his mission to make this form of medicine more accessible. Inspired by his own journey, Derek collaborated with clinicians from Stanford's Psychedelic Science Center and Depression Research Clinic to explore ways to increase accessibility to psychedelic medicine.In 2021, he partnered with Dr. Sam Zand, a renowned expert in psychiatric and psychedelic medicine from Johns Hopkins University, to create Better U. Today, Derek's vision continues to impact the lives of many, as Better U revolutionizes the landscape of mental health treatment, breaking down barriers and offering hope and healing to individuals who may have felt helpless before.