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Musk and Perry Advocate Psychedelics for Mental Health

11/20/2025

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, says ketamine helps his mental health and cites depression benefits, likening it to SSRIs.
Rick Perry, former Texas Governor, now supports psychedelics for war-related mental health issues, signaling a broader cultural shift.
In Silicon Valley, Bryan Johnson, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, pursues longevity with these substances, asserting that psilocybin offers existential reconciliation rather than death fear.

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, says ketamine helps his mental health and cites depression benefits, likening it to SSRIs.
Rick Perry, former Texas Governor, now supports psychedelics for war-related mental health issues, signaling a broader cultural shift.
In Silicon Valley, Bryan Johnson, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, pursues longevity with these substances, asserting that psilocybin offers existential reconciliation rather than death fear.