Condition guide
Ketamine Therapy and Depression
Ketamine may be considered for selected patients with treatment-resistant depression after appropriate medical and psychiatric evaluation.
What patients should know
Ketamine has been studied for rapid reduction of depressive symptoms in some patients, particularly when standard treatments have not provided adequate relief.
Why screening matters
Patients should continue comprehensive psychiatric care. Treatment planning may include medication management, psychotherapy, lifestyle supports, and safety planning.
What a consultation covers
- Your diagnosis and symptom history
- Prior treatments and response
- Current medications and relevant interactions
- Medical and psychiatric risk factors
- Expected benefits, uncertainties, and alternatives
- Transportation and post-treatment safety instructions
No guarantees: Response to ketamine varies. This page does not claim that ketamine will work for every patient or that it is the best treatment for a particular condition.