Psychedelics like DMT could revolutionise the treatment of depression

Would you take a psychedelic to help treat depression? Dr Carol Routledge is the chief scientific and medical officer for a company called Small Pharma that is working on innovative treatments for depression and other mental health conditions.

Anti-depressants have their place, but they take time to work and often do not get to the heart of the problem. Early trials with DMT-based treatment have shown incredibly encouraging results.