Ketamine Assisted Therapy

Ketamine Assisted Therapy

We collaborate with physicians to provide Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), is the use of prescribed doses of ketamine, the drug, as an adjunct to psychotherapy sessions. KAP shows significant potential in treating mental disorders such as treatment-resistant depression (TRD), anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). It can also be used for those experiencing substance abuse. While it is primarily used as a veterinary anesthetic, ketamine has also been found to have rapid analgesic and hallucinogenic effects, which has sparked interest in its use as an antidepressant. Despite initial trials of its use in the treatment of mental disorders focusing primarily on its antidepressant effects, newer studies are attempting to harness its psychedelic effects to bring about altered states of consciousness, which will augment the adjunct psychotherapy. Ketamine’s neuroplasticity – promoting effects strengthen the cognitive restructuring that takes place through traditional psychotherapy, thereby leading to long-lasting behavioral change. KAP offers promising directions for research on new antidepressant alternatives, but is still not sufficiently defined or evaluated as a treatment combination.

Benefits of Ketamine Assisted Therapy

Benefit 1

Found effective in combating treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and anxiety.

Benefit 2

Ketamine improves neuroplasticity and disrupts rumination in depression.

Benefit 3

Promising treatment for individuals who are at a high risk of self-harm or suicide.

Benefit 4

Reported to have minimal, if any, adverse effects, which contributes to its safety.

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