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.
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Ketamine Treatment for Anxiety
30% of people with anxiety disorders are not adequately treated by traditional psychiatric medications or psychotherapy.
How Does Ketamine Therapy Help Treat Anxiety?
Ketamine therapy offers a groundbreaking treatment approach that can provide patients with relief from their symptoms, starting at the very first treatment.
Results have shown that IV ketamine therapy is a highly effective solution for many people with treatment-resistant anxiety. Traditional antidepressants affect your brain’s levels of serotonin and norepinephrine, chemicals that influence feelings and mood.
Ketamine therapy has a different mechanism of action: it blocks the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor in the brain, so the brain gets more glutamate. This surge helps you grow new neural connections, making lasting changes in how your brain works.
Ketamine also works on other brain receptors to stabilize and enhance your mental well-being. Unlike antidepressants that take weeks (or longer) to work, most patients experience rapid relief with ketamine therapy.
Ready to find lasting relief from anxiety?
Ketamine therapy is clinically proven to provide relief for many of the people with treatment-resistant anxiety disorder.
What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of tension, worry, or unease. In many cases, it can also cause physical symptoms like sweating, hyperventilating (rapid breathing), upset stomach, and increased blood pressure.
Although some amount of anxiety is normal, as many as 40 million Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder.
What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Some amount of anxiety is normal, but when someone experiences anxiety symptoms that are difficult to control and occur on most days over a six-month period or longer, they may be diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
How Is Anxiety Treated?
Traditional treatment approaches for anxiety typically include a combination of oral medications (SSRIs) and psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
However, only about 6 in 10 people with anxiety improve with this approach. Additionally, some anxiety medications have unwanted side-effects
The Process: Treating Anxiety with Ketamine
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Consultation
Consultation
Our treatment process starts with a personal consultation, where we take time to understand your unique challenges. We collaborate with you and your health providers to create a personalized care plan.
Begin
Treatment
Treatment
From the moment you enter our clinic, you’ll be greeted with a smile and a calm environment. After a quick exam, our staff ensures you’re completely comfortable and ready to begin.
During
Treatment
Treatment
Settle into a cozy reclining chair in a private room. You’ll receive an eye mask, noise-canceling headphones, and music options. Each treatment lasts 40-50 minutes, and our attentive medical team will be by your side.
Regular
Sessions
Sessions
Our physicians design a customized treatment plan for each patient. We offer IV ketamine and Spravato nasal spray. The induction period lasts 3-4 weeks and includes 6-8 sessions. Maintenance sessions are scheduled based on each patient’s needs.
Enhance Your Results
Keta Medical Center offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. (KAP) This unique therapy combines the transformative effects of ketamine treatments with the support of psychotherapy to help patients make meaningful insights and achieve lasting emotional relief.
"I am grateful to the staff, the welcoming front desk, nurses and Doctors who been taking care of me with empathy. They watch that my needs are met and I feel safe during treatment. This treatment has been a deal changer on my mental health and recovering from it."
- Darwin R.
Rapid Relief for Anxiety
Feel better in just hours to days.
20%
of Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder.
1/3
of people don’t respond to conventional medications.
80%
of Keta MC’s patients report feeling better after just 6 treatments.
2-4 hours
until some patients report an improvement in their anxiety symptoms.
What Our Patients Say
“Dr. Malina and the staff make the experience so calming and enjoyable. The treatment is wonderful and I highly recommend it to anyone who is struggling.”
– Meagen P.
“The Drs, nurses and staff are beyond fantastic! So supportive and welcoming. I cannot imagine having a better experience elsewhere.”
– Jill S.
“I had a really good experience with my treatments so far, it is a comfortable, peaceful and relaxing experience. As someone who went in for severe anxiety I found myself much more mellow and able to use rational thought in daily situations more often. I look forward to more sessions and how my anxiety will continue to improve.”
– Zoe S.
Research
Below are several studies about the effectiveness of ketamine therapy in treating anxiety. Ketamine infusion therapy is a subject of ongoing research and is frequently covered in both mainstream media and scientific journals.
FAQs
Is ketamine therapy safe?
Yes, when administered under medical supervision by trained physicians, ketamine therapy is safe. At Keta Medical Center, our team is led by emergency medicine physicians with extensive training, ensuring that every treatment adheres to the highest standards of medical safety.
What are the potential side effects of ketamine therapy?
Side effects may include mild nausea, dizziness, feelings of dissociation, anxiety or increased blood pressure. These typically resolve shortly after the treatment session. Our medical team monitors patients closely to manage any side effects effectively.
Is ketamine treatment covered by insurance?
Esketamine (Spravato) Nasal Spray is covered by most insurance plans. IV ketamine infusions are not typically covered.
Stay Updated
Hope, at last. Ketamine therapy is helping thousands of people recover from severe anxiety.
Ready for Relief?
We know life is busy, so at Keta Medical Center, we offer evening and weekend hours to fit your schedule. Our friendly administrative staff is always available to answer your questions and address any concerns. Our goal is to support you as you embark on your mental health journey with ketamine therapy.