MIND Membership: Your gateway to community, learning, and impact

This page is about becoming a MIND Member.
By joining, you:

  • Support the integration of psychedelic therapy into public health care.
  • Connect with a global network of researchers, clinicians, and peers.
  • Access exclusive events, resources, and member-only activities.

MIND Membership means belonging to a community that advances science and builds responsible cultures of consciousness.

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Why join the MIND Members Association?

As a member, you will:

  • Support the mission – Your membership directly funds research, therapist training, and science communication, helping us make psychedelic therapy legal, safe, and accessible.
  • Join a community – Connect with researchers, clinicians, students, and engaged citizens worldwide.
  • Learn & grow – Take part in journal clubs, peer education, integration circles, and special events.
  • Have a voice – Participate in member governance and help shape the MIND Foundation’s future.

Membership means joining a global movement that advances science and builds responsible cultures of consciousness — while gaining access to resources and community that support your own journey.

Choose your membership contribution

Both membership options include the same benefits. The difference lies only in how much you are able to contribute.

  • Standard Membership (€12/month or €120/year): For those able to contribute the full rate.
  • Access Membership (€6/month or €60/year): For students, low-income individuals, or people in transition.

Please note: The MIND Members Association is a registered, charitable association under German law. Membership fees are tax-deductible in Germany.

Monthly Member Events

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Peer-led education by and for members

Where members become teachers and peers become learners. Members Teach is an online format where MIND Members share expertise, skills, and perspectives with the community. Each session is curated by the Members Board to ensure alignment with MIND’s values.

  • Formats: Talks, workshops, dialogues, Q&As, or experiential contributions.
  • Topics: Scientific and clinical insights, philosophical or ethical reflections, contemplative practices, and creative approaches to consciousness and integration.
  • Languages: Sessions may be offered in English or German, depending on the presenter.

Discussing cutting-edge psychedelic science

Monthly online session. A researcher presents their own publication and joins an open discussion. A moderator facilitates the session, and participants are invited to read the article in advance.

  • How it works: Each month, five new articles appear in the Science Digest (published in the Research space on the MCP). Members vote, and the most popular article becomes the focus of the next Journal Club.
  • Who can join: Open to all MIND Members and the wider public.

You can always find the latest Science Digest and poll in the Research space on the MCP. Journal Clubs are also part of the uniMIND network of academic journal clubs.

Personal growth and meaning-making

Integration Circles provide a monthly online space exclusively for MIND Members, designed to support reflection on psychedelic experiences and their role in daily life. Facilitated by trained integration experts, each session offers a structured and confidential setting for exploring insights, challenges, and questions.

  • Focus: Anchoring extraordinary experiences into everyday rhythms — transforming states into traits in a values-oriented, humanistic way.
  • Format: Sharing, resonance, and peer-learning in a safe, supportive environment.
  • Facilitation: Guided by MIND integration experts to ensure psychological safety and depth.

Open group until the end of 2025: Members may join at any time.

From 2026: Transition to closed groups running in six-session cycles, each with a dedicated topic and continued expert facilitation.

Stay connected - online and offline

Members Meetups provide a regular opportunity for connection, networking, and informal exchange across our global community.

  • Online Meetups: Held in the final week of each month, these sessions create a relaxed yet purposeful space to connect with fellow members. Discussions often revolve around recent developments in the psychedelic field and are thematically linked to that month’s Journal Club or Members Teach session.
  • Local Meetups: Organized by members in their own regions, these gatherings bring MIND Membership into everyday life — fostering in-person dialogue, collaboration, and friendship wherever members live.

Whether online or offline, Members Meetups are designed to strengthen our international network, spark new collaborations, and offer space to share perspectives in a welcoming, informal setting. If you’d like to host a local meetup, let us know — we’ll provide guidance and support.

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The MIND Community Platform (MCP)

The MIND Community Platform is the digital hub for all MIND Members. Here, you’ll find dedicated discussion spaces on research, therapy and culture of psychedelics, specialized interest groups, events, and educational material.

What you’ll find inside:

  • Networks: uniMIND Journal Clubs, APT Network, Integration Circles, Local Meetups
  • Sections: Neuroscience, Mental Health, Resonance, Philosophy, Arts, Policy & Law
  • Mobile access: Use Mighty Networks on your phone to stay connected anywhere
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Discretion and Transparency

Exploring psychedelic experiences can still carry stigma in some contexts. At MIND, you decide how visible you want to be. Whether you prefer to stay discreet, participate quietly, or engage publicly, you remain in full control of your identity and level of involvement. 

Your information is never shared without your consent.

Manage your membership

To change payment options or  adjust your membership, access the members portal linked below. 

For any other requests, our team is happy to help — simply reach out to us.

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All MIND Memberships

MIND Membership is designed to be accessible, ethical, and mission-driven. Your contribution directly supports the integration of psychedelic therapies into public health care, the advancement of responsible enculturation of psychedelics.

To accommodate different life situations, we offer two types of membership — each available on a monthly or annual basis:

  • Standard Membership
    • €12 per month, or €120 per year (save two months)
    • For those who are able to contribute the full rate and want to actively support MIND’s work.
  • Access Membership
    • €6 per month, or €60 per year (save two months)
    • For students, low-income individuals, or people in transitional life phases.

MIND Membership is part of a charitable association (Förderverein MIND Foundation e.V.). Your fee is not a purchase, but a contribution to a shared mission. We trust our members to select the tier that matches their circumstances, in alignment with our collective values. Membership fees are tax-deductible.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Membership Basics

By registering, you become a regular member of the MIND Members Association (dt. Förderverein MIND Foundation e.V.).

Your membership gives you full access to the MIND Community Platform (MCP), where you can join discussions, participate in events, and connect with networks. You also gain entry to monthly member activities such as Journal Clubs, Members Teach, Integration Circles, and Meetups.

In addition, members receive discounts on selected MIND programs and are invited to take part in the governance of the Members Association.

Yes. Both categories include the same benefits. The only difference is in the level of contribution.

As a charitable organization, we want to keep membership accessible to everyone. That is why you can choose the category that fits your situation. At the same time, we kindly ask those who are able to contribute at the Standard rate to do so, as this supports those who cannot.

The MIND Members Association (dt. Förderverein MIND Foundation e.V., trade register number VR 37900 B) is a charitable association under German law that represents all members. It holds a minority share in the MIND Foundation and ensures that members have a voice in governance and the long-term development of our mission.

The association is guided by the Members Board (dt. Vorstand), whose members are listed below this FAQ. For transparency, the association’s statutes (dt. Satzung) are available for all members on the MCP.

For the MIND Members Association imprint (dt. Impressum), please visit the MIND Foundation Imprint page.

Payments & Receipts

You can pay by credit card, debit card, PayPal, and Google Pay. We are exploring further payment options but haven't included, for example, SEPA yet purely for technical reasons.

Yes. In Germany, both the MIND Foundation and the MIND Members Association are recognized as charitable (dt. gemeinnützig), and membership fees are tax-deductible. If you live outside Germany, please consult your local tax regulations.

 

Invoices are generated automatically after payment and you can easily access them via our payment portal. To reach it, just visit the Members Payment Portal.

If you need an additional donation confirmation for tax purposes, just contact us.

Managing my membership

You can update your membership at any time through the Members Payment Portal.

For technical reasons, we are limited to cancelling memberships manually. If you wish to cancel, please just send an email to info@mind-members.org and we'll cancel your membership. 

 

Yes. Switching is possible at the end of each billing period. If you need support, contact our membership team at info@mind-members.org. 

In special situations, such as study or career transitions, we can arrange a pause. Please contact us and we’ll find a suitable solution.

Community & Privacy

Once you become a member, you’ll receive a personal invitation link by email. Simply create your login and you’ll be ready to join discussions, events, and sections on the platform — also available through the Mighty Networks mobile app.

Yes. Your data is stored securely and never shared without your consent. You decide what information you want to display on the Community Platform, but we do ask you to use your real name.

Absolutely. Some members remain discreet and silent, while others participate actively or engage publicly. You are free to choose your level of visibility and can adjust it at any time.

Meet the Members Board

The board (dt. Vorstand) of the MIND Members Association serves as the legal representatives and the steering committee of the association. Its members are elected on a two-year term by the association's members. 

On March 4, 2025, a new five-member Board was unanimously approved during the assembly. This group brings together a rich diversity of ages, genders, professional backgrounds, talents, and interests - all complementing each other in shaping the association’s future. 

Currently, the best way to reach the Members Board is via email to info@mind-members.org.

 

Dr. Marvin Däumichen holds a Ph.D. in social sciences and prevention research, with a focus on digital media and psychoactive substances. As a co-founder of the MIND Foundation, he has played a key role in developing initiatives that promote public education, science communication, and support for early career researchers. Among these the uniMIND Journal Club Network, MIND Blog, or MIND conferences such as the INSIGHT conference or the uniMIND Symposium.

He is a co-founder and shareholder of the MIND Foundation and currently serves as Deputy Managing Director (stellvertretender Geschäftsführer) and was elected as Chair of the MIND Members Association for the term 2025-2027.  In addition, he organizes the INSIGHT Forum event series, providing a platform for science communication and education. His longstanding personal commitment to consciousness practices and human development informs his vision for the MIND Members Association.

Dr. Jessica Soolsma is a psychiatrist and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapist. She completed her Augmented Psychotherapy Training in Berlin in 2024 and now serves as a mentor in the program.

In 2025, she founded her private practice, Sophia & Psykhe, where she offers psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapy, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and integration therapy based on the APT training framework. Her work focuses on helping individuals navigate and find meaning in altered states of consciousness.

As a board member of the MIND Members Association, she is committed to fostering connections among professionals in the field and contributing to the continued development of the association.

Dr. Fabian Wenner is a lawyer specializing in political theory and pharmaceutical law. Since the founding of the MIND Members Association in 2020, he has been actively involved in its coordination and development.

As treasurer on the board, he is responsible for managing the association's financial affairs and ensures transparency, accountability and the sustainable development of the association. He is committed to advancing the goals of the MIND Foundation while fostering a thriving and well-connected member community.

Dr. Sepideh Ravahi is a licensed psychotherapist with a doctorate in medical psychology and over 30 years of experience in clinical-psychological settings. She runs her own private practice and develops group offerings focused on non-substance-induced altered states and integration. She also collaborates with the Essence Institute in the Netherlands, where she facilitates legal psilocybin retreats.

As a mentor for in MIND's Augmented Psychotherapy Training (APT), she is dedicated to fostering professional development in the field. Within the MIND Members Association, she is particularly interested in advancing evidence-based educational initiatives on psychedelics for both professional and public audiences.

Wolfgang Wimmer is a certified coach in systemic work with a background in the creative industries. After a career in film and navigating personal challenges, he found transformative change through self-help programs and dedicated himself to supporting others, particularly artists, in their personal and professional growth.

His journey toward healing from trauma led him to psychedelic-assisted therapy, and his efforts to access legal treatment ultimately connected him with Andrea and Henrik Jungaberle. For over seven years, Wolfgang has been actively involved with the MIND Foundation, contributing as a facilitator in integration workshops to support personal and therapeutic development.

As a member of the MIND Members Board, Wolfgang is committed to making psychedelic-assisted therapy accessible to those in need and fostering a supportive environment for individuals on their paths of healing and self-discovery.

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