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Three guides that answer the questions most patients ask before their first visit.
Guides
What is Ketamine and How Does it Work?
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic used in surgery and pain management since the 1960s. At clinical doses it is an effective therapy for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety and suicidality, and it can relieve chronic pain.
Guides
Is Ketamine Therapy Safe?
The article says ketamine IV infusions for mood disorders and chronic pain are very safe when given by highly trained, board-certified anesthesia providers, and notes the World Health Organization lists ketamine as an essential medicine. The ideal candidate has usually tried other treatments without success.
Pricing
How to Pay for Ketamine Therapy and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs
Most patients lower ketamine costs through insurance-based Spravato treatment or IV ketamine supported by reimbursement and other payment tools. Spravato often provides the lowest out-of-pocket cost for patients who qualify.
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Community
12 Summer Mental Health Events in DC to Inspire Connection and Healing
Trauma healing circles, community 5Ks, panel talks and workshops: 12 summer mental health events in Washington, DC to help you connect and heal, including a teen self-care fair.
Community
Ketamine Therapy: What to Know This Mental Health Month
You may want to consider ketamine infusions if you have tried talk therapy, antidepressants or TMS without relief. The article walks through signs that ketamine could be right for depression, anxiety, PTSD or substance use disorder.
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How Acceptance & Support Can Lead To Better Mental Health
Acceptance and support are two key elements of mental health. Techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and ketamine treatment can help people handle painful emotions with more resilience.
Community
World Mental Health Day: The Role of Ketamine Therapy
World Mental Health Day highlights the need for accessible care. Traditional treatments can take weeks to work, may not help everyone, or lose effect over time, and the article explains the role ketamine therapy can play.
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Books for Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the article shares books that explore trauma, depression and resilience, including The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk.
Community
Navigating Virginia’s Mental Health Crisis
More than one million adults in Virginia have a mental health condition, and more than half do not receive treatment. The article looks at depression and anxiety in Virginia and how ketamine therapy can help.
Community
Millennials & Therapy: Shifting Perspectives on Mental Health
Millennials have helped change how society sees mental health by talking openly and breaking down stigma, aided by social media. The article looks at how their views on mental health and therapy have shifted.
Community
Mental Illness in America: Where We Stand Globally
Mental illnesses are among the most widespread health problems in the United States, though many people feel apprehensive about discussing them. The article looks at how common they are and how attitudes are changing.
Community
Mental Health Challenges of LGBTQ+ Individuals
Many LGBTQ+ people face mental health challenges, including chronic stress from stigma and discrimination. The article explains these challenges and encourages seeking care that fits your needs.
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Mental Health Resolutions for the New Year
New Year's resolutions are a chance to reflect and set goals for self-improvement. The article explains why setting mental health resolutions matters and how to make them stick.
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Maintaining Your Mental Health During the Holidays
Studies cited in the article show about 64% of people feel more anxiety and depression during the holidays. It offers ways to look after your mental health and to support people who are struggling this season.
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Wellness in the Workplace
Remote and hybrid work can blur boundaries and make work-life balance hard, so it matters to prioritize your well-being wherever you work. The article shares practical ways to protect your mental health at work.
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