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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a state-of-the-art, game-changing service offered by The Mind Lab, a therapy center that is adheres to only evidence-based practices in the areas of brain health. In micro doses, Ketamine is found to be remarkably effective as an antidepressant when administered in the micro dose ranges, in a therapeutic setting, in a relaxed setting and supported mindset.
What is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy?
Originally developed as an anesthetic and approved in 1970, ketamine is currently used to treat anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a therapeutic space. This therapeutic method of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy includes the ingestion of ketamine in micro dosages, following the prescription of a qualified & licensed prescriber and under the supervision of your therapist, who is certified in psychedelic psychotherapy.
How Does Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Work?
It works by blocking the brain’s NMDA receptors and stimulating AMPA receptors, which may help form new synaptic connections and boost mood-regulating neural circuits. Ketamine has also been shown to enhance neuroplasticity for lasting symptom improvement. By inhibiting the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, a brain receptor involved in mood, perception of pain, and cognitive function, ketamine pushes the gas pedal on neuroplasticity – the state when your brain can more easily learn, change, and adapt. This gives the brain the extra push to build, grow, and create new brain cells and all the connections that come with it (BDNF).
Why Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy?
Our clients report seeing a significant improvement in their ability to regulate their mood and think more clearly. This is noticed often in hours, and lasting for up to two weeks, per medicine session. In other words, folks report a faster response of days instead of weeks, before noticing a benefit and change. Its neurochemical effects include the modification of neurotransmitters like glutamate and serotonin, which promotes synaptic connections and neural plasticity. In addition to those changes, ketamine assisted psychotherapy has demonstrated exceptional effectiveness in reducing symptoms of social and general anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and treatment-resistant depression—issues that are frequently encountered by the folks who benefit from coming to the Mind Lab.
How Does Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Works?
It works by blocking the brain’s NMDA receptors and by stimulating AMPA receptors, which may help form new synaptic connections and boost mood-regulating neural circuits. Ketamine has also been shown to enhance neuroplasticity for lasting symptom improvement. By this inhibiting the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, a brain receptor involved in mood, perception of pain, and cognitive function, Ketamine pushes the gas pedal on neuroplasticity – the mind state when your brain can more easily learn, change and adapt- giving brain the extra push just to build and grow and create and nurture new brain cells & all the connections that come with it (BDNF).
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