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Ketamine for Depression
This personal account offers a candid look into one of our patients’ experience through treatment-resistant depression and the life-changing impact ketamine had on his mental health.
It provides a human perspective on the hope that ketamine therapy can offer, but also highlights that ketamine alone is not a miracle cure. Holistic care, including therapy and sometimes psychiatric medicine, all increases the efficacy of ketamine treatment.
In this personal reflection, a patient of ours shares his journey with chronic anxiety and depression, and the relief he found through ketamine treatment at Avesta.
His story offers a look at the care experience he had at Avesta, and highlights the potential of this kind of treatment to create lasting change.
This blog offers a clear comparison of Spravato (esketamine) and ketamine for the treatment of depression.
It outlines key differences in administration, mechanism, clinical use, and patient considerations—providing mental health professionals with practical insights to support informed treatment decisions.
This article explores how combining ketamine therapy with various treatments—such as psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, and holistic practices—can enhance outcomes for individuals with depression. It discusses strategies to amplify ketamine's effects, address underlying causes of depression, and support long-term recovery. The piece offers insights into evidence-based approaches that can be incorporated into treatment plans for patients undergoing ketamine therapy.
This article provides practical guidance for mental health providers on recognizing which patients may benefit most from ketamine therapy. It reviews key clinical indicators, patient profiles, and contraindications to help inform referral decisions and enhance collaborative care. The blog aims to support mental health professionals in understanding whether ketamine treatment is the right option for their patient.
This blog offers therapists practical strategies to help clients prepare for ketamine infusion therapy. It covers essential pre-treatment considerations, managing expectations, and supporting clients emotionally throughout the process. The guide aims to equip mental health professionals with tools to facilitate a smooth and informed treatment experience.
Dr. Eshkevari, our founder and Co-CEO, led a team of her Georgetown graduate students in a study conducted at Avesta a few years ago, which was later published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Journal of Psychiatric Research.
The research demonstrates the effectiveness of ketamine therapy in treating treatment resistant depression. This study contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting ketamine as a valuable treatment option, reinforcing its role in advancing innovative mental health care.
In this insightful interview, Dr. Ladan Eshkevari, Co-CEO and Founder of Avesta Ketamine and Wellness, shares the story behind Avesta’s mission and her personal journey toward pioneering innovative mental health treatments.
Drawing on her clinical expertise and firsthand experience with patient outcomes, Dr. Eshkevari discusses the science and motivation that led her to offer ketamine therapy as a treatment option for conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.
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