Ketamine: an Effective PTSD Treatment for War Veterans
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is proving to be a game-changer as a PTSD treatment among war veterans, offering a ray of hope for those who have struggled with the enduring effects of trauma. KAP combines the therapeutic benefits of ketamine with traditional psychotherapy to provide a unique and effective approach to healing. This innovative method […]
Ketamine Infusions and Oral Ketamine: A Comparison of 2 Administration Methods
Ketamine has gained significant attention as a potential treatment for various mental health conditions, including treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety disorders. This blog aims to provide an in-depth analysis of ketamine’s role in mental health treatment, comparing two primary methods of administration: ketamine infusions and oral ketamine. We will explore the characteristics, […]
Is Ketamine a Psychedelic Medicine?
Technically, ketamine is not classified as a psychedelic medicine, but rather a dissociative anesthetic. However, ketamine does have psychedelic effects at higher doses. The classical psychedelics include psilocybin (magic mushrooms), LSD, DMT, and mescaline, which work on a specific serotonin receptor. Ketamine, on the other hand, is an NMDA receptor antagonist which modulates glutamate levels. […]
Internal Family Systems: A Novel Therapeutic Approach which Complements Ketamine Treatments
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on understanding and healing the different parts of our personality or psyche. This approach was developed by Richard Schwartz, a psychotherapist who recognized that individuals often have conflicting emotions, beliefs, and desires that can create internal tension and conflict. The central idea of IFS is […]
A Brief History Of Mental Health Treatment
Mental health treatment can be broadly defined as any type of intervention intended to help individuals with mental health issues. Throughout history, these treatment practices have gone through immense changes, influenced by factors such as cultural beliefs, religion, political temperatures, and scientific advancements. In this blog post, we’ll explore how mental health treatment has evolved […]
