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About Us
At Mental Health Center, located at Cedars-Sinai East Tower, our Ketamine Therapy Center offers cutting-edge treatments for treatment-refractory depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. Serving Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and all of California, we provide both in-person and telehealth services. Ketamine therapy, a breakthrough in antidepressant treatment, can be effective for major depressive disorder, and can showing rapid results.
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“Recent data suggest that Ketamine, given intravenously, might be the most important breakthrough in antidepressant treatment in decades.”
– THOMAS INSEL, MD, DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, 2002-2015
We invite you to learn more about Ketamine Therapy Center.
TREATMENT REFRACTORY DEPRESSION
Major Depressive Disorder, also referred to as depression, is a frequent and significant psychiatric disorder that has an adverse impact on a person's feelings, thoughts, and daily functioning. Depression can impair a person's capacity to operate at work and at home by causing unwarranted emotions of sadness, emptiness, and a loss of interest in activities they once found enjoyable. The largest cause of disability worldwide, depression is also linked to a 10-year drop in life expectancy and an increased risk of comorbid health conditions. Even when combining numerous antidepressants and using a variety of augmentation methods, existing treatments for depression still have a 30% failure rate. When depression has not improved sufficiently after being treated with two or more conventional antidepressants, it is referred to as "treatment-refractory."
KETAMINE FOR TREATMENT-REFRACTORY DEPRESSION
Since 1970, ketamine has been used without risk as a surgical anesthetic. Since the early 2000s, research demonstrating its value as a fast-acting, safe antidepressant drug has been published. More investigations in recent years have demonstrated its security and efficiency in treating depression that has resisted treatment (TRD). On the use of ketamine in the treatment of mood disorders, official treatment guidelines were issued in 2017 by the top psychiatric publication, JAMA Psychiatry. Esketamine (brand name Spravato), a purified version of ketamine for intranasal usage, received FDA approval for TRD in March 2019. The FDA has not approved the off-label use of generic ketamine for the treatment of depression or other psychiatric problems, but experts generally agree that there may be a greater benefit due to the flexible dosing options and higher blood levels made possible by generic ketamine.
Ketamine functions differently from any other antidepressant.
Ketamine works differently from any other antidepressant. Ketamine joins lithium and clozapine in a very small category of medications that reduce thoughts or behaviors of self-harm.
"No other antidepressant has ever been proven to have a reduction in self-harm."
While most antidepressants work on the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine, ketamine suppresses glutamate, a neurotransmitter linked to stress.
Additionally, ketamine has been demonstrated to assist in promoting the rebuilding of neurons in a depressed patient's brain, most likely by raising brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). One of the most severe signs of depression is suicidal thoughts, which ketamine can help with.
One ketamine infusion "rapidly reduced the degree of suicidal thinking, within 24 hours in more than half the patients, and with effects noted up to 1 week," according to numerous studies.
We Believe In Options
IV Ketamine Infusions
Patients may experience rapid relief from major depressive disorder with intravenous ketamine infusions. This innovative treatment can show improvement within 24 hours, offering a new hope for those struggling with traditional therapies.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Integrate ketamine therapy with professional psychotherapy for a holistic approach to mental health. This combination supports deeper emotional processing and enhances therapeutic outcomes. We allow your usual therapist based outside our office (if trained in KAP) to attend your treatment sessions in person or remotely.
Ongoing Support and Monitoring
Benefit from continuous support and monitoring throughout your treatment journey. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your progress and adjusting your care as needed.
IM Ketamine Injections
Our intramuscular ketamine injections provide an effective alternative for treating depression and mood disorders. Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of a treatment that complements your ongoing mental health care.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Receive a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals. Our approach ensures that each patient benefits from the most effective and appropriate therapeutic options.
Comprehensive Mental Health Services
Access a full range of mental health services, including therapy and medication management. We are committed to providing integrated care to address all aspects of your mental wellness.
Benefits of Ketamine Therapy
Effective: In patients where adding another antidepressant has a less than 50% chance of working, ketamine has a response rate of 70-80%.
Fast-acting: Unlike weeks for conventional antidepressant drugs, ketamine often results in mood improvement within 24 hours of the first dose.
Safe & Well-Tolerated: Adverse effects are very uncommon. Since it's so safe, it is the medication of choice for children undergoing emergency procedures.
Addresses self-harm: Can lessen suicidal ideas or actions.
Simple: Can take the place of daily antidepressants.
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