How Does Spravato Work?
Spravato is 70% effective for people with Treatment Resistant Depression. But how does it work? Learn why Spravato can help when traditional antidepressants have failed.
Beyond the Buzz – Does Ketamine Therapy Really Work? What the Research Says
You’ve heard the buzz. But what about the science? Learn what the research shows about the effectiveness of ketamine in treating mental health disorders.
Ketamine or ECT? Making an Informed Decision for Treatment—Resistant Depression
Both ECT and ketamine therapies are proven to help people with TRD. What are the pros and cons of each?
Revolutionizing Depression Treatment: Stanford’s Breakthrough Study Offers Fresh Hope for Those with Treatment-Resistant Depression
A new Stanford study identified 6 biotypes of depression. Learn why the study is so significant for treatment.
Spravato vs. IV Ketamine: Which Is Right for Me?
When it comes to treatment-resistant depression (TRD), intravenous low-dose ketamine infusions and esketamine nasal spray (Spravato®) provide alternatives to traditional antidepressant medications. Many people who have long struggled to find an effective treatment for their depression are finding relief from ketamine therapies. Why are ketamine therapies effective? The difference is in the chemical pathways affected […]
The Many Uses for Ketamine Therapy
Developed as a surgical anesthetic in the 1960s, ketamine first found success as a field medicine during the Vietnam War. Its anesthetic mechanism is different from other drugs, with reduced negative impacts on the body. As a dissociative medication with hallucinogenic properties, the dosage of ketamine determines much of its behavior. In low doses, it […]
Can You Have Both Depression and Anxiety?
Anxiety and depression are separate conditions with different symptoms, yet they overlap considerably. You can have both conditions, independently or together, and many of the treatments are the same for each. Anxiety and depression are separate conditions with different symptoms, yet they overlap considerably. You can have both conditions, independently or together, and many of […]
Surprising Ways to Address Depression You Haven’t Considered
Typically, your treatment options for depression include a combination of psychotherapy and antidepressant medications. While this works for many, some patients have treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Ketamine therapy is a surprising new approach. Treatments for clinical depression usually start with a combination of talk therapy and medication. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of […]
How Ketamine Is Used in Mental Health Treatments
Ketamine, a drug introduced in the 1960s as an anesthetic, has garnered marked interest over the past two decades as an effective treatment for depression, especially in cases resistant to standard medical treatment. According to the National Institute of Health, up to one third of those suffering from depression do not respond to prescription antidepressant […]
When Does Depression Require Professional Help?
The human condition is all about a mix of a wide range of emotion. It’s normal to feel depressed occasionally, for short periods of time. It’s not healthy to fall into long-lasting patterns of depression. There comes a time to seek help. Depression isn’t simply a period of sadness about difficult news like the loss […]