CONDITIONS TREATED

​DEPRESSION

 

Ketamine is best established for depression, including treatment-resistant depression and depression with suicidal thinking.

 

Unlike standard antidepressants, ketamine produces rapid changes at the level of brain cell connections. For some patients, appreciable relief appears within the first day of treatment.

 

BIPOLAR DEPRESSION

 

The depressive phase of bipolar disorder is among the most difficult to treat. However, it responds well to ketamine, which is a substantial advancement in therapeutic options for this condition.

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PTSD

 

Ketamine is not a standard first-line treatment for PTSD itself.

 

It may be considered when symptoms remain severe despite standard treatment, especially when depression, suicidal thinking, or severe loss of hope present. 

 

ANXIETY

 

Ketamine has preliminary evidence of efficacy in anxiety conditions, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety.

 

​OCD

 

Ketamine may create a period of increased neurological flexibility during which established OCD patterns can be more accessible to change - particularly intrusive thoughts.​​​

 

To find out whether ketamine may be appropriate for your situation, contact us directly or ask your provider about a referral.