Depression

5 Tips to Overcome Depression and Regain Your Footing

When you’re depressed, it can feel like you’re trapped. It’s tough to do the simplest things, whether it’s taking a shower, going to work, or even just getting out of bed in the morning. During those[...]

By KCLA | October 14th, 2019 | Categories: Depression

FDA Approves SPRAVATO™: What’s Next for Ketamine Therapy?

Ketamine is FDA approved to treat depression - Now what? This past March, the FDA took a huge step forward in the fight against depression by approving a new drug called SPRAVATO™, literally the[...]

By ketamine@dmin | April 30th, 2019 | Categories: Depression

FDA Approves Esetamine Treatment for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Breaking news: the FDA has approved the use of Esketamine—a low-dose nasal ketamine spray—for the treatment of depression, PTSD, and other mood disorders! FDA approval for Esketamine came less than[...]

By ketamine@dmin | March 31st, 2019 | Categories: Depression

SPRAVATO™ (esketamine) - Nasal Spray, Now FDA Approved‎

A Ketamine-Based Nasal Spray For Depression Has Just Been Approved by The FDA The Food and Drug Administration approved a novel antidepressant late Tuesday for people with depression that does not[...]

By ketamine@dmin | March 17th, 2019 | Categories: Chronic Pain, Depression

We monitor your depression levels before, during, and after Ketamine treatments

Clinical depression is the second most common form of mental illness in the United States after anxiety disorders, and may impact as many as 16 million Americans annually. Clinical depression can be[...]

By ketamine@dmin | March 9th, 2019 | Categories: Depression

Ketamine may rapidly relieve depression by blocking overstimulation of the lateral habenula

Ketamine and the Lateral Habenula, the Brain’s Reward Center The medical community is increasingly excited by the ever-growing body of scientific literature exploring the unique anti-depressive[...]

By ketamine@dmin | February 19th, 2019 | Categories: Depression

What Is Mental Illness?

Awareness of mental illness is—thankfully—on the rise in the United States today. An important part of our growing awareness is recognition that mental illness is a disease like any other, causing[...]

By ketamine@dmin | January 9th, 2019 | Categories: Depression

New Study: How Ketamine Can Help Adolescents Suffering from Depression

Adolescent Depression Treatment A new study recently published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology indicates that clinical ketamine therapy could be a promising treatment[...]

By ketamine@dmin | December 20th, 2018 | Categories: Depression

Ketamine Brought Them to The Surface

Below is a beautiful metaphor about the Thai soccer team rescue from the caves of Thailand, written by our patient William, who is still depression-free 9 months post treatment. Yesterday I came[...]

By ketamine@dmin | November 28th, 2018 | Categories: Depression

Ketamine Therapy for Depression Gaining Popularity

Millions of Americans struggle with moderate to severe depression at some point in their lives and many turn to antidepressant medication and therapy for help. While drugs can help some people manage[...]

By ketamine@dmin | October 19th, 2018 | Categories: Depression

When Depression is a Side Effect of Medication, Ketamine Can Help

Prescription medication may be the only way to treat certain conditions, however, many of today’s most prescribed — and powerful — drugs are not without their side effects. People taking common[...]

By ketamine@dmin | October 9th, 2018 | Categories: Depression

Low Dose Ketamine Infusions Show Promise for Chronic Pain, Depression and PTSD

Some of today’s most debilitating conditions, such as chronic pain and depression, can be difficult to treat with traditional medications. While many people resort to pharmaceutical drugs to manage[...]