VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BetterLife Pharma Inc. ("BetterLife" or the "Company") (CSE: BETR/ OTCQB: BETRF/ FRA: NPAU), an emerging biotech company focused on the development and commercialization of 2^nd-generation non-hallucinogenic psychedelic analogs for the treatment of neuropsychological disorders, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. The Company's newly designed website better presents BetterLife's mission to develop new and innovative medicines to treat mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety. The new website can be accessed at 

"In the past year, our team made significant advancements in development of our lead compounds, BETR-001 and BETR-002. We have obtained solid pre-clinical data to position BETR-001 as a leading candidate for potential treatment of certain mental health disorders affecting millions around the world. The non-hallucinogenic properties of BETR-001, combined with our proprietary non-controlled (scheduled) manufacturing process, allows for faster development and treatment of millions of additional patients. With recent guidance from the FDA, we continue to generate additional data to complete our Investigational New Drug (IND) Application to be submitted second half of this year," said BetterLife's Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ahmad Doroudian.

About BetterLife Pharma

BetterLife Pharma Inc. is an emerging biotechnology company primarily focused on developing and commercializing two compounds, BETR-001 and BETR-002, to treat neuro-psychiatric and neurological disorders.

BETR-001 (formerly TD-0148A), which is in preclinical and IND-enabling studies, is a non-hallucinogenic and non-controlled LSD derivative in development and it is unique in that it is unregulated and therefore can be self-administered. BetterLife's synthesis patent for BETR-001 eliminates regulatory hurdles and its pending patent for composition and method of use covers treatment of depression, cluster headaches, post-traumatic stress disorder and other neuro-psychiatric and neurological disorders.

BETR-002 (formerly TD-010), which is in preclinical and IND-enabling studies, is based on honokiol, the active anxiolytic ingredient of magnolia bark. BetterLife's pending method of use and formulations patent covers treatment of anxiety related disorders including benzodiazepine dependency.

BetterLife also owns a drug candidate for the treatment of viral infections such as COVID-19 and is in the process of seeking strategic alternatives for further development.

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Contact Information

David Melles, Investor Relations Manager
Email: David.Melles@blifepharma.comPhone: 1-778-887-1928

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