Exploring New Frontiers in Mental Health Treatment

At TN Voices, we believe that lasting change requires bold thinking and evidence-based innovation. We’re committed to exploring breakthrough treatments that offer real hope to those facing addiction, PTSD, and complex mental health challenges.

Our innovative approach focuses on researching and advocating for emerging therapies that traditional methods may not address, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, science, and compassion.

Our Pillars of Innovation

Bold thinking saves lives. TN Voices is pioneering breakthrough mental health solutions across three critical areas:

Youth Mental Health

Youth Mental Health, such as suicide prevention, school-based therapy, digital early-identification tools.

Trauma Prevention & Intervention

Trauma Prevention & Intervention like PTSD treatments including ibogaine for veterans, early intervention programming, support for justice-impacted families.

Holistic Mental Health Provision

Holistic Mental Health Provision, including integrated behavioral and physical care, whole-person wellness, innovative technologies.

Support Innovation in Mental Health

Traditional methods alone aren’t enough—your donation directly funds the research, advocacy, and programs that transform lives when nothing else has worked. Join us in making Tennessee a leader in mental health innovation.

CAN+DID, A TN Voices Podcast

Tune in to hear conversations about mental health innovation, personal recovery stories, and expert insights on emerging treatments including ibogaine, psychedelic therapy, and more.

Understanding Ibogaine: A Promising Treatment for Addiction and PTSD

Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive compound derived from the root bark of the African shrub Tabernanthe iboga. Used for centuries in traditional spiritual practices, ibogaine has emerged as a potential breakthrough treatment for substance use disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Understanding Ibogaine: A Promising Treatment for Addiction and PTSD

Early research and thousands of personal accounts suggest that ibogaine may:

  • Interrupt the cycle of opioid dependence
  • Reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms
  • Help individuals process emotional trauma that fuels relapse
  • Provide relief from PTSD symptoms, including flashbacks
  • Offer hope when traditional treatments have fallen short

From Rikki Harris, CEO of TN Voices:

“In Tennessee, the opioid crisis continues to take lives and leave families shattered. Veterans returning from service carry invisible wounds; post-traumatic stress can lead to addiction, despair, and, tragically, suicide. If we want different results, we must be willing to explore different tools.

“We are calling for responsible exploration, not reckless endorsement. Ibogaine is not a silver bullet; but for some, it might be the missing piece.”

The Research

Stanford Medicine Study

Recent research from Stanford Medicine shows promising results for ibogaine in treating PTSD and traumatic brain injury.

Clinical Research on Opioid Dependence

Published research examining ibogaine’s effects on interrupting opioid dependence cycles.

Veterans’ Experiences

Wall Street Journal coverage of veterans seeking ibogaine therapy abroad and reporting life-altering outcomes.

Responsible Exploration

Washington Post opinion piece on the need for careful, evidence-based exploration of ibogaine.

Our Advocacy

TN Voices is advocating for:

  • Rigorous, FDA-approved clinical trials to study ibogaine’s safety and efficacy
  • Education initiatives for lawmakers, healthcare professionals, and the public
  • Policy reform that prioritizes science over stigma
  • Support for veterans who need alternatives to polypharmacy approaches

Join Us in Making a Difference

Innovation requires courage, resources, and community support. Whether you’re a researcher, healthcare provider, policy maker, or concerned citizen, there’s a role for you in advancing mental health treatment.

Together, we can make Tennessee a leader in the next chapter of recovery.