(HS Desai 096248 2022) New Models for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

Course overview

There has been emerging evidence for the efficacy of ketamine used within the framework of psychotherapy, known as ketamine assisted psychotherapy. However, there are large differences between ketamine "clinics" and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy which can be offered in a community-based therapy setting. In this recording, we'll look at some of those differences and ways to further integrate KAP into therapy settings. Ketamine is an FDA approved medication that has been used for anesthesia and pain relief in adults and children for many years. It has been researched and utilized off label for the treatment of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other "treatment resistant" mental health disorders. Thus far it has shown promising results in treating mental health disorders in clinical research studies mostly looking at IV Ketamine infusion offered in clinic settings.