Ketamine

From anesthetic to antidepressant

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Once confined to operating rooms, ketamine is now reshaping mental health treatment. We cover its rapid antidepressant effects, clinics, controversies, and integration into modern care.

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What I’ve Seen As A Ketamine Therapist

Dr. Sam Zand speaks to States of Mind on how psychedelic therapies have changed his…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Ketamine for trauma
Human Journeys
Ketamine for Trauma: A Personal Story of Surrender and Release

A woman's journey of healing from trauma brought her to ketamine therapy. She shares her…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
What to Know About Ketamine Therapy for Chronic Pain Management
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What to Know About Ketamine Therapy for Chronic Pain Management

Is ketamine for chronic pain effective? Explore treatment options, effectiveness, and what patients should know before starting therapy.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
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What Is Low-Dose Ketamine Therapy?

Dr. Brian Boyle, Chief Psychiatrist at Stella Mental Health, speaks to States of Mind about…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
How Many Ketamine Treatments for Depression Are Needed?
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How Many Ketamine Treatments for Depression Are Needed?

The question on all the ketamine researchers’ lips right now is around the idea that…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Czech ketamine therapy program
Science & Research

Human Stories of Ketamine Therapy as Czech Researchers Receive €800,000 Grant

Psychedelic therapy gets EU government support. We take a look at the program and the patient stories.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
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Psychedelic Therapy
Ketamine Therapy: Medical Potential and Recreational Risks

Ketamine use is on the rise, both medically and recreationally. There are big differences. We…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Ketamine clinics in the UK
Psychedelic Therapy
Ketamine Clinics in the UK: Integrating Medicine and Psychedelic Healing

States of Mind explores ketamine therapy and what to know when considering a ketamine clinic…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
How Long Does Ketamine Pain Relief Last? From Infusion to Recovery
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How Long Does Ketamine Pain Relief Last? From Infusion to Recovery

How long ketamine pain relief lasts depends on the dose, the type of pain, and the care that helps the…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
The Promise of Ketamine Therapy: A Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression
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The Promise of Ketamine Therapy: A Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Ketamine therapy offers rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression, with effects in hours instead of weeks.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Beyond Painkillers. Ketamine Infusions for Chronic Pain Relief
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When Chronic Pain Doesn’t Stop, Could Ketamine Therapy Be the Answer?

With evidence growing, ketamine infusions stand out as a new option in chronic pain care,…

Written by: Anna Lindner

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low dose ketamine therapy
Psychedelic Therapy
What Is Low-Dose Ketamine Therapy?

Dr. Brian Boyle, Chief Psychiatrist at Stella Mental Health, speaks to States of Mind about…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
How Many Ketamine Treatments for Depression Are Needed?
Psychedelic Therapy
How Many Ketamine Treatments for Depression Are Needed?

The question on all the ketamine researchers’ lips right now is around the idea that…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Psychedelic Therapy
Ketamine Therapy: Medical Potential and Recreational Risks

Ketamine use is on the rise, both medically and recreationally. There are big differences. We…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Psychedelic Therapy
Eulas Clinics: Bringing Ketamine Treatment to Scotland

Scotland’s first ketamine therapy clinic is working to help patients with depression, anxiety, addiction, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?
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How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?

Clinical studies show that ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms within hours in some patients, particularly…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Psychedelic Therapy
The Promise of Ketamine Therapy: A Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Ketamine therapy offers rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression, with effects in hours instead of weeks.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Science & Research
Depression Treatments Beyond Antidepressants — Finding the Right Fit

If you have been struggling with depression, you probably have that person in your life…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Czech ketamine therapy program
Science & Research
Human Stories of Ketamine Therapy as Czech Researchers Receive €800,000 Grant

Psychedelic therapy gets EU government support. We take a look at the program and the…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
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