Ketamine Therapy

Ketamine has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment for various psychiatric disorders. Originally developed as an anesthetic, ketamine has proven to be effective in managing chronic pain, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, and PTSD disorders. When conventional treatments have fallen short, Ketamine offers promising results, which makes it a valuable addition to the list of pain management and psychiatric care strategies.

Dr Majeed has been thoroughly trained in the use of Ketamine. As a Fellow at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center, he administered Ketamine treatments to patients on a regular basis. Both there and in his practice at Point Performance, he has seen the positive results of such treatment and is well versed in its application both for psychiatric disorders and as a compliment to psychotherapy.

Ketamine for Psychiatric Disorders

Ketamine’s rapid-acting antidepressant effects have offered hope to individuals with treatment-resistant depression, providing relief when other medications have failed. While ketamine represents a promising breakthrough in psychiatric care, the treatment is typically started under medical supervision for individual patients. Ketamine is administered via intravenous, intramuscular, oral, or intranasal routes and the dose is adjusted according to the needs of the patient. The treatment is provided under a physician’s supervision and can provide rapid, long-lasting relief. Unlike traditional treatments, patients do not have to take medication daily.

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is an innovative approach that combines the therapeutic benefits of ketamine with psychotherapeutic techniques to address a range of mental health conditions. Ketamine, when administered in a sub-anesthetic dose in a controlled and supervised setting, can induce altered states of consciousness that may enhance the effectiveness of psychotherapy. This combination allows patients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences more deeply, often leading to profound insights and therapeutic breakthroughs. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy has shown promise in treating such conditions as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. The benefits of Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy usually last well beyond the treatment duration.

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