Conscience May 2026 Policy Brief - Federal Action to Accelerate Psychedelic Treatments for Serious Mental Illness
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) May 26, 2026 Mathilda Ryon
President Trump signed an executive order on April 18, 2026, titled “Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness,” which aims to speed up the development and availability of psychedelic treatments for serious mental health conditions. The order marks a major federal policy shift, as psychedelic research has been historically limited by Schedule I controlled substance restrictions. It introduces priority review vouchers and outlines lessons learned from past regulatory barriers.