The difference between FDA approval and insurance coverage
FDA approval may influence insurance coverage for a treatment or medication, but they aren’t directly related.
Yes, ketamine has FDA approval
Ketamine is an FDA-approved drug that may be used by physicians for anesthesia and for other uses off-label.
What to do during accelerated TMS
Dr Wells explains what to expect during accelerated TMS — including what you can do during treatment, between sessions, and after you return home.
How diet influences your mental health
We discuss how diet can influence mental health and provide useful guidance on food and behaviors to incorporate for general health and alongside treatments and therapies.
Why we love interventional treatments for mental health
Dr Wells shares why we love interventional treatments for mental health.
What mission-driven medicine means to us
Dr Wells shares what mission-driven medicine means to us at Wells Medicine.
Why you probably shouldn’t microdose ketamine
Microdosing doesn’t seem to have meaningful benefits, and comes with a host of risks.
How yoga helps with mental health
Yoga is a tool for both meditation and exercise. In addition to mental health management, yoga can be particularly helpful for PTSD.
Why nitrous oxide?
Nitrous oxide inhalation treatment may be a good alternative to ketamine treatment for anxiety and depression. These distinctions may help you decide.
Is ketamine a cure for mental health conditions?
Dr Wells discusses whether ketamine is a cure for mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.
Ketamine vs SGB for PTSD
Ketamine infusions and stellate ganglion blocks can both be used to treat PTSD. Some patients may benefit more from one treatment or the other, or from both.
Do I need a referral to treat my depression?
Dr Wells discusses referrals and why Wells Medicine does not require them for new patients.
What to bring to your ketamine infusion
There are some things that might be useful to bring to your ketamine infusion, in addition to what we already have in the clinic.
What is a stellate ganglion block?
Dr Wells goes over what a Stellate Ganglion Block is, how it works, how long it lasts, and what to expect from treatment.
What is accelerated TMS?
Accelerated TMS is TMS on a rapid schedule. It is designed to include more sessions, greater precision, and more individualized treatments. Accelerated TMS is more convenient, faster acting, and shown to be more effective.
Medications & substances that interfere with ketamine treatment
Some medications and substances may interfere with or decrease the efficacy of ketamine treatment.
Treatment schedules for a ketamine series
Ketamine treatment starts with an induction series of six infusions. How closely these infusions are spaced together can impact your experience.
How to get started with ketamine
Ketamine is used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. The process of getting started with treatment is simple.
