As the field of psychedelic therapy continues to gain traction, it is becoming increasingly important for practitioners to ensure their treatments are safe and effective.
Depression can be treated in a number of ways. The traditional SSRI treatment is effective for some, but not for everyone. Studies on ketamine have shown that it is very helpful with depression, especially when other treatments have not been able to help as much.
The number of options for ketamine-assisted therapy is growing quickly, and you may be wondering how to choose the one that is right for you. Nushama happens to be quite different from most clinics—in fact, we don’t even call ourselves a “clinic,” and here are the reasons why.
Psychedelic integration is the process of drawing insight from an often enigmatic experience. It’s a practice of working with a professional to inform personal growth. The process of integration can even help make a “difficult” experience, a really valuable one.
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Preparing for your first ketamine treatment can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Proper preparation can significantly enhance the effectiveness of your therapy and help you feel more comfortable throughout the process.
While ketamine therapy offers promising results for chronic pain management, integrating holistic approaches can provide a more comprehensive and potentially more effective treatment strategy. By addressing the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of chronic pain altogether, patients may experience more substantial and lasting relief.
It's well-established that both physical exercise and ketamine therapy can have profound effects on brain health and function. When combined in an overarching, holistic health plan (not at the same time!), these two approaches may offer a synergistic boost to neuroplasticity, potentially leading to significant improvements in cognitive function and mood.
Recent research has found that mindfulness techniques, such as focused breathing and body awareness, helped patients navigate the sometimes intense experiences during ketamine sessions -- moreover, the integration of mindfulness practices in the days and weeks following ketamine treatment was seen as crucial for consolidating therapeutic gains.
The connection between sleep and mental health is bidirectional. Poor sleep can exacerbate mental health issues, while mental health conditions often disrupt sleep patterns. While ketamine’s primary mechanism of action is still being studied, there's growing evidence that ketamine may also positively influence sleep patterns.
Comparison of Spravato to traditional antidepressants, including their mechanisms, efficacy, and practical considerations. Explore the mechanisms of action, that speed of results, the administration methods, and more.
Ketamine has gained significant attention in recent years for its potential in treating depression, chronic pain, and other conditions. However, like any powerful medication, it's not suitable for everyone. Understanding the contraindications for ketamine use is crucial for patient safety and optimal treatment outcomes.
Ketamine has gained significant attention in recent years for its potential in treating depression, chronic pain, and other conditions. However, like any powerful medication, it's not suitable for everyone. Understanding the contraindications for ketamine use is crucial for patient safety and optimal treatment outcomes.
Ketamine's use as a depression treatment began in the early 2000s, after originally being used predominantly as a (very safe) anesthetic since its development in the 1960s. From the Yale study in 2000 to the FDA approval of ketamine, we review the last 20 years of growth.
The transformative power of ketamine doesn't end when the infusion stops - when it does stop, you’ve got an approximate 2-3 day window of high neural plasticity, and a window to create true, lasting change - this is where integration steps in.
