SUICIDE IDEATION
A single infusion of ketamine reduces suicidal thoughts in severely depressed patients within 24 hours and remains effective for up to six weeks, according to AJP in Advance
Question: Can Ketamine rapidly reduce suicidal ideation?
Most potentially helpful medications take days or weeks to work: time that is not feasible in an emergency.
Ketamine has shown rapid therapeutic effects as an antidepressant for those with depression, especially when the depression is resistant to treatment.
Answer: Ketamine rapidly reduces suicidal ideation
Studies have shown the rapid therapeutic effects of Ketamine as an intervention for those with increased suicidal ideation and suicidal behavior. Results are promising regarding the rapid effects of Ketamine for reducing depression and suicidal ideation.
THE TAKEAWAY
Ketamine may have a major impact saving lives by disrupting the suicidal crisis.
TREATMENT DETAILS
At Restorative Health Primary Care & Ketamine our focus is to improve your health through the safest, most effective and affordable options available. We focus on health promotion rather than disease management. We do this by tailoring your experience from the very beginning. Our providers have a variety of tools available to them to ensure that you have the highest probability of seeing positive results. With options starting at $180 our pricing is designed to be as economically as possible. We look forward to working with you to improve your health.
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ADDICTION
A condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.
ANXIETY / DEPRESSION
Persistently anxious and/or depressed mood causing significant impairment in daily life.
BI-POLAR DISORDER
A brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
CHRONIC PAIN
Complaints include headache, low back pain, arthritis pain, psychogenic pain
FIBROMYALGIA
A disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.
MIGRAINE HEADACHES
A headache of varying intensity, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.
NEUROPATHIC PAIN
Caused by damage or disease affecting the somatosensory nervous system.
SUICIDE IDEATION
Suicidal thoughts, or suicidal ideation, means thinking about or planning suicide.