Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England (Mind UK)

This short documentary from Understanding Animal Research explores her research into mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.

The film's focus is on the use of ketamine and psilocybin to alter mood and affective bias. We also explore the animal testing involved and the science behind her animal experiments.

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