Veteran Juliana Mercer testifies before Congress at House Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearing

Juliana delivers a powerful testimony, sharing her Marine background and dedication to combating the veteran suicide epidemic. She describes her personal struggle and the loss of friends in combat, emphasizing the dire mental health toll on veterans. She stresses the inadequacy of existing solutions and highlights her own transformative experience with psychedelic therapy, urging Congress to acknowledge the urgent need for federally legalizing MDMA-assisted therapy.

Juliana leverages alarming statistics, noting that more veterans have been lost to suicide than in the global war on terrorism, to underscore the urgency of addressing the root cause of PTSD. With compelling data indicating the effectiveness of MDMA-assisted therapy, including an 86% reduction in PTSD symptoms and 71% experiencing complete remission, she passionately calls on Congress to support nationwide implementation as soon as FDA approval is granted. Juliana's testimony serves as a catalyst for federal action to provide veterans with this breakthrough therapy.

Watch her testimony here.