Treatments

Ketamine for Mental Health & Pain Conditions: What Ketamine Can Treat

What does ketamine treat?

Ketamine was originally developed for anesthesia and analgesia. It has a long history as an extremely safe and effective drug and continues to be used widely for medical procedures and emergency medicine around the world.

A substantial and ever-growing body of research and clinical evidence has shown that ketamine is extraordinarily effective at treating depression, anxiety, and other conditions — with high rates of success, with strong and durable results, and for many people with treatment-resistant symptoms.

As research expands, our understanding of what ketamine may be used to treat continues to expand.

Treatments for Mental Health: TMS & Ketamine

The surprising similarity between TMS and ketamine

TMS and ketamine are both highly-effective interventional treatments for mental health symptoms and conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, and other mood disorders and some pain conditions. They look wildly different at a quick glance, and they rely on totally different technologies. And yet, they have surprising similarities — not just in what they can help treat, but also in how they work.

Ketamine for Mental Health: Yes, FDA Approved

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.

TMS for Mental Health: What To Do During TMS

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.

Nitrous Oxide For Mental Health: Nitrous Oxide Treatment

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.

Treatments For Mental Health: The Best Treatment For PTSD

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.

SGB For Mental Health: What Is A Stellate Ganglion Blcok

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.

TMS For Mental Health: What Is Accelerated TMS?

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.

Ketamine For Mental Health: How To Start Ketamine Treatment

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.