As a psychiatrist and lifelong student, I am frequently researching advancements in mental health care and the best possible treatment plans available for my patients. My interest in exploring
ketamine therapy as a practitioner started after learning about the success other practitioners were experiencing with patients suffering from trauma. Through my research, I found that ketamine therapy in connection with
psychotherapy provided patients with a safe psychedelic experience under the care of a trained practitioner.
Ketamine is an anesthetic that can be used to help treat a variety of mental health conditions, including treatment-resistant
depression/major depression,
anxiety,
PTSD (post-
traumatic stress disorder), OCD (
obsessive-compulsive disorder),
bipolar disorder, and certain addictions/substance use disorders. It also has positive effects for people with
chronic pain and fewer side effects than other pain medications. When administered by a practitioner in a controlled environment using a variety of techniques, it can help patients heal by processing, overcoming, and releasing trauma.
In preparing to provide ketamine therapy, I am addressing the frequently asked questions about the benefits, use in mental health, and treatment plans available.
