Ketamine Infusion
Ketamine infusion therapy is a promising treatment for mental health conditions, including treatment-resistant depression and anxiety disorders. Ketamine blocks the NMDA receptor in the brain, potentially providing rapid-acting antidepressant effects. Infusions are delivered intravenously in a hospital or clinic setting and typically last around 40 minutes.
Ketamine Infusion Therapy:
Ketamine infusion therapy is primarily used for:
- Treatment-Resistant Depression:
- When traditional antidepressant treatments have not provided adequate response after trying more than two options.
- Acute Suicidality or Chronic Suicidal Ideation:
- To address severe and immediate risks related to suicidal thoughts.
- Other Conditions Ketamine May Help:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder