Can Ketamine Help My Anxiety?
Ketamine, once known primarily as an anesthetic, is emerging as a groundbreaking treatment for anxiety disorders. Learn about its mechanisms, effectiveness, and what to expect from ketamine therapy for anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and anxiety related to PTSD.
Does Insurance Cover Ketamine Therapy?
Learn about the current state of insurance coverage for ketamine, including the only FDA-approved option, Spravato, and explore other forms of medical ketamine treatments for mental health.
Q&A with Nushama Member: First-Hand Experience
An inspiring Q&A with a Nushama member who faced cancer and severe mental health challenges in the midst of COVID, eased with the help of ketamine treatments and supportive care.
15 Journal Prompts for Ketamine Integration
Integration is an important piece of any psychedelic or ketamine-assisted therapy. Here are 15 journal prompts that can significantly enhance the integration process after a ketamine therapy session, helping you make the most out of your experience.
How Mindfulness Meditation & Ketamine Could Help Internet Gambling Disorder (IGD)
New research proves the efficacy of mindfulness meditation for reducing the severity and cravings of Internet Gambling Disorder (IGD), an increasingly occurent disorder in our ever-evolving digital world. We explore the potential of combining mindfulness meditation and ketamine-assisted therapy for IGD.
20 Journal Prompts for Ketamine Preparation
Preparation is a crucial aspect of any psychedelic or ketamine-assisted therapy experience. Here are 20 prompts you can ask yourself when you’re getting ready to do ketamine therapy.
Member Case Study: Ketamine for Bipolar 2, PTSD, Suicidal Depression, and ADHD
Read about how ketamine therapy at Nushama has profoundly improved the life of a member battling multiple mental health conditions, and how – includingdisorders like BPD, depression, PTSD, and more.
Research Review: How Ketamine Induces Certain Brainwaves
A new (May 2024) study from MIT, along with contributions from researchers across Boston, has illuminated how ketamine influences brain activity at the molecular level. The researchers found that ketamine triggers gamma oscillations at all doses, and at higher doses, these are intermittently interrupted by slow-delta oscillations.
Ketamine Research: The Timing & Mechanisms Behind Ketamine’s Neuroplastic Effects
Part of ketamine’s efficacy is the amazing window of neuroplasticity it provides. A recent study has found that ketamine rapidly increases the potential for new dendritic spine formation (spinogenesis), with the peak effect occurring 2-4 hours after administration before dissipating by 12 hours.
How Does Ketamine Work Compared to “Classical” Psychedelics?
Learn the basics of ketamine – from how it works in the brain and body, to how the effects are different by dose and route of administration, and how it’s different from (and similar to) “classical” psychedelics
