From Prediction to Reality: The Mainstreaming of Psychedelic Therapy in Women's Health

In our report FemTech Futures 2023, we predicted the emergence of alternative therapies transitioning from the fringes into mainstream medicine. Today, that prediction is becoming reality with Mabel 's €600K pre-seed funding announcement – a clear signal that psychedelic therapy is moving into the women's health mainstream.

The Paris-based startup's launch is particularly significant given the current mental health landscape. With 40% of women suffering from burnout and 24% from anxiety, traditional approaches alone aren't meeting the growing need for effective mental health solutions.

What makes Mabel 's approach noteworthy is its blend of ancient wisdom with modern science – exactly the convergence we anticipated. Their Mindful Microdosing Program combines carefully sourced psilocybin truffles with digital support through an app featuring expert-led content and mindfulness tools. This structured approach exemplifies what we termed "exploration within reassuring boundaries," making alternative therapies more accessible to mainstream users.

The timing is perfect. As we noted in our report, Google searches for "how to heal" reached an all-time high in 2021, indicating a growing openness to alternative approaches. This shift in consumer mindset, coupled with mounting pressure on traditional mental health resources, has created fertile ground for innovation in the psychedelics space.

The market seems to agree. Projections show the mental health market growing to $526.21 billion by 2030, with the psychedelics market expected to reach $11.8 billion by 2029. These figures suggest we're just at the beginning of a transformative period in mental health care.

What's particularly exciting is seeing how companies like Mabel are validating our earlier predictions about the fusion of traditional wisdom and modern science. Their approach to women's mental health represents exactly the kind of innovation we anticipated – structured, science-backed, and designed for mainstream adoption.

Want to explore more trends shaping the future of women's health? Download our latest report here https://www.ultraviolet.agency/reports/p/femtechfutures2035