We are organizing this event because we recognize the urgent need to address the alarming rates of suicide among veterans and Americans at large. With veterans tragically dying at a rate of 22-44 per day and an estimated 50,000-60,000 individuals losing their lives to suicide each year, it is imperative to explore innovative solutions such as psychedelic therapies to provide effective support and healing. By reforming and advancing psychedelic research, we aim to offer new avenues of hope and potentially save countless lives.