This TED-Ed companion resource explores the science behind psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA, and their emerging role in mental health treatment. Students analyze how these substances affect neurotransmitters, perception, emotion, and the brain’s default mode network. Includes 20 discussion questions, an expanded essay prompt, and a multi-viewpoint debate topic perfect for psychology, neuroscience, health, or social studies classes. Great for class discussion, warm-ups, exit