DID YOU KNOW?
Ketamine works by targeting NMDA receptors in the brain.
These receptors, which are not targeted by conventional psychotropic medications, play a key role in regulating mood, stress response, and neural connectivity. By modulating these receptors, ketamine helps “reset” neural pathways that may be stuck in patterns of depression or anxiety, often providing rapid relief of symptoms.
What Conditions Does Ketamine Therapy Treat?
Ketamine therapy works differently than many traditional antidepressant treatments by targeting glutamate, a neurotransmitter involved in mood, learning, and brain connectivity. At Meah Modern Psychiatry, ketamine therapy is part of a personalized treatment approach for patients who may need a more advanced option for depression and other mood-related concerns. As trusted psychiatrists in Colorado Springs, we help determine whether this treatment may be an appropriate fit based on each patient’s symptoms, history, and goals.
- Targets different brain pathways than many traditional antidepressants
- Supports brain signaling involved in mood regulation
- May work more rapidly for some patients
- Can be considered for treatment-resistant or more complex symptoms
- Is used as part of a personalized mental health treatment plan
