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Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: Beyond Long-Term Psychiatric Medication

Dr. Benjamin Bregman, Avesta's collaborating psychiatrist,

Watch now to understand:

How patients and providers can thoughtfully evaluate whether long-term psychiatric medication remains beneficial, appropriate, and sustainable over time.
Medication for treatment-resistant depression and anxiety.
Risks and benefits of long-term medication use.
What a more individualized and comprehensive approach to mental health treatment can look like beyond symptom management alone.

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Patient Story: Ketamine For Depression

This personal story follows a patient with treatment-resistant depression and how ketamine made a meaningful difference, showing that ketamine offers hope—and works best when combined with therapy and ongoing psychiatric care.

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Patient Story: Ketamine For Anxiety

A patient shares how ketamine treatment eased his chronic anxiety and depression, showing the clinic’s compassionate care and the lasting relief this therapy can provide.

Spravato vs. Ketamine for Depression

This blog clearly explains the differences between Spravato and ketamine for treating depression—including how each treatment is given, how it works, how it’s used, and what you may want to think about—so you can better understand your options and discuss them with your care team.

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Journal of Psychiatric Research

Dr. E led a study with her Georgetown graduate students that was published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Their findings show that ketamine therapy can be effective for people living with treatment-resistant depression and support ketamine as a promising option in modern mental health care.

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How to Integrate Ketamine with Other Treatments

This article explains how pairing ketamine therapy with treatments like psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, and holistic practices can improve outcomes for individuals with depression.

It covers ways to boost ketamine’s benefits, address root causes of depression, and support lasting recovery using evidence-based strategies that can be integrated into patient treatment plans.

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Identify Ideal Patients

How to Identify Ideal Patients for Ketamine Therapy

This article offers practical guidance to help mental health providers identify which patients are best suited for ketamine therapy.

It outlines key clinical indicators, ideal patient profiles, and important contraindications to guide referral decisions and support collaborative care, so clinicians can determine whether ketamine treatment is the right choice for their patients.

Identify Ideal Patients

A Therapists Guide to Preparing Clients for Ketamine Infusions

This blog provides therapists with practical strategies to help clients prepare for ketamine infusion therapy.

It highlights key pre-treatment steps, ways to set realistic expectations, and methods to offer emotional support, so mental health professionals can guide clients through a smooth and informed treatment experience.