Depression is more than just sadness—it's a mental health condition that affects your mood, thoughts, and daily functioning. It's often caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, influenced by genetics, stress, or trauma. Symptoms can include persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, changes in appetite, and physical discomfort, making even routine tasks difficult.
The good news is that depression is treatable. At Waybridge Clinics, we specialize in innovative ketamine therapy, offering renewed hope for those who haven't responded to traditional treatments. With personalized, compassionate care, we help you regain balance, restore hope, and live a more fulfilling life.
Ketamine therapy uniquely addresses depression by rapidly enhancing neuroplasticity, essentially helping the brain to form and strengthen new neural connections and reset negative thought patterns. Unlike traditional antidepressants, which may take weeks to become effective, ketamine often provides noticeable relief within hours or days, making it especially beneficial for treatment-resistant depression. Administered safely in a controlled clinical setting, ketamine therapy can quickly restore emotional balance and significantly improve quality of life.
A typical ketamine treatment protocol for depression involves an initial series of six IV infusions administered over two to three weeks. Each infusion lasts about 40 minutes and is conducted in a comfortable, controlled environment where patients are closely monitored by trained professionals. During the session, patients may experience mild dissociative effects, such as a feeling of detachment or altered perception, which typically subside shortly after the infusion ends.
After the initial series, patients often transition to a maintenance phase with infusions spaced out over time, depending on their response and symptom relief. Maintenance treatments may occur every few weeks to few months and are often paired with therapy or other treatments to support long-term recovery. This personalized approach ensures that patients receive care tailored to their needs and can maximize the benefits of ketamine therapy.
