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Trevor Johnson launches fundraiser for psychedelic concussion trials

4/24/2026

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Trevor Johnson launched a fundraiser for University of Calgary’s Mental Health Initiative for Stress and Trauma (MIST) to support trauma research, motivated by father Norm Johnson’s generosity and openness about bipolar disorder, and best friend’s suicide.
MIST researchers are conducting the first psychedelic trials to treat persistent concussion symptoms.
Dr. Matthew Hill said people experience mental-health changes after head trauma, while Leah Mayo said psychotherapy with support can help.

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Trevor Johnson launched a fundraiser for University of Calgary’s Mental Health Initiative for Stress and Trauma (MIST) to support trauma research, motivated by father Norm Johnson’s generosity and openness about bipolar disorder, and best friend’s suicide.
MIST researchers are conducting the first psychedelic trials to treat persistent concussion symptoms.
Dr. Matthew Hill said people experience mental-health changes after head trauma, while Leah Mayo said psychotherapy with support can help.