Published on
May 5, 2021

NeonMind Engages KCSA Strategic Communications to Provide Public Relations and Investor Relations Services

Vancouver, B.C. – May 05, 2021: NeonMind Biosciences Inc. (CSE: NEON) (OTC: NMDBF) (FSE: 6UF) (“NeonMind”, or the “Company”), an integrated drug development and wellness company focused on the potential therapeutic uses of psilocybin for treating obesity and weight management conditions, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with KCSA Strategic Communications (“KCSA“) to provide public relations and investor relations services. KCSA is a fully integrated communications consultancy with a creative and strategic approach to public relations, investor relations and social media.

“We are pleased to partner with KCSA to help us broaden our exposure to the investment community and to represent us in the media,” said Robert Tessarolo, President & CEO of NeonMind. “NeonMind is entering an exciting stage in its development, having recently announced  our new medical services division to deliver innovative treatments for a range of mental health needs while continuing to advance our psilocybin drug development programs targeting obesity. KCSA has the experience and expertise to most effectively reach our target audiences and we are excited to work with them as we continue to execute our growth strategy.”

Jeffrey Goldberger, Managing Partner and Principal of KCSA Strategic Communications, commented, “At KCSA, our professionals have a deep understanding and extensive expertise in the clinical psychedelics industry. NeonMind’s goal is to unlock the untapped potential of psychedelic therapies for the treatment of obesity. We look forward to supporting them in their efforts by implementing this communications plan grounded in best practices.”

NeonMind’s agreement with KCSA commenced on April 17, 2021.

About NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

NeonMind is engaged in developing clinical treatments and wellness products to address obesity and weight management conditions and to promote health and wellness. NeonMind has three divisions, a pharmaceutical division engaged in the development of psychedelic compounds, a medical services division focused on launching specialty mental health clinics that integrate psychedelic therapeutics into traditional psychotherapy settings, and a consumer products division with a focus on mushroom-infused products. In its pharmaceutical division, NeonMind has two distinct psilocybin drug development programs targeting obesity. In its pharmaceutical division, NeonMind has two distinct psilocybin drug development programs targeting obesity. NeonMind’s first drug candidate employs psilocybin as an agonist to the serotonin receptor 5- HT2A, which is involved in the hallucinogenic effect of psychedelics. The Company’s second drug candidate employs low-dose psilocybin as an agonist to the 5-HT2C receptor, which controls appetite.

NeonMind established a medical services division with the goal of launching NeonMind-branded specialty mental health clinics in Canada that incorporate evidence-backed innovative treatments to address a variety of mental health needs.

NeonMind’s consumer division currently sells NeonMind branded coffee products in Canada through NeonMind’s direct to consumer e-commerce platform, and it has plans to launch dietary supplements in the United States this quarter.

For more information on NeonMind, go to www.NeonMindBiosciences.com.

Rob Tessarolo, President & Chief Executive Officer, NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

rob@neonmind.com

Tel: 416-750-3101

Investor Relations:

Edge Communications

invest@neonmind.com

Tel: 1-866-318-6874

KCSA Strategic Communications

Scott Eckstein/Tim Regan

neonmind@kcsa.com

Tel: 212-896-1210

Renmark Financial Communications Inc.

Melanie Barbeau

mbarbeau@renmarkfinancial.com

Tel: 416-644-2020 or 212-812-7680