Iowa Ketamine Clinic

08/06/2023

Know someone who's struggling with depression? SPRAVATO may help--and it's usually covered by insurance. Available in West Des Moines at Iowa Ketamine Clinic. Learn more: IowaKetamine.com

08/04/2023

Learn why the prestigious Columbia University Irving Medical Center offers ketamine treatment for patients with treatment-resistant depression: https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/ketamine-treatment-depression-what-you-need-know

Everything you need to know about ketamine therapy and how Columbia psychiatrists are prescribing it.

07/30/2023

We all feel better after a good night's sleep. To give yourself the best odds for the best sleep, keep these recommendations in mind: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/healthy-sleep-tips

Looking for ways to sleep better? We share the steps you can take to improve sleep hygiene and get more restful sleep each night.

07/28/2023

Some people who have a seasonal pattern to their depression start to feel the effects of less sunlight as early as mid- to late July. Learn what causes seasonal depression and what may help to reduce its effect: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/seasonal-affective-disorder

Seasonal affective disorder, a type of mood disorder, can occur in late fall to early winter or late spring to early summer.

07/25/2023

Great stories from these patients in New York https://www.theexaminernews.com/meet-4-patients-whose-lives-were-changed-for-the-better-after-receiving-ketamine-infusions/

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07/22/2023

If you or someone you know struggles with depression, we may be able to help. Visit IowaKetamine.com to learn more, and contact us for a no-cost consultation.

07/17/2023

Total remission from symptoms was experienced by at least 20% of people after a month of bi-weekly injections, according to a new study. And one-third of patients said their depressive symptoms decreased at least 50%. https://wgntv.com/news/medical-watch/study-ketamine-may-help-alleviate-depression-and-more/

Medical Watch Digest for July 14, 2023 A shot at treating depression Ketamine is effective for treating even the toughest cases of depression, resistant to other therapies. We first told you about …

07/13/2023

More research is always a good thing! https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2023-07-08/fda-widens-door-to-research-on-psychedelics-like-ketamine-lsd-for-treatment-of-ptsd-depression-and-other-conditions

Daniele Piomelli of UC Irvine's Center for the Study of Cannabis notes that millions of people across the U.S. suffer from conditions that might benefit from treatment with psychedelic drugs.

07/09/2023

Could ketamine's effectiveness at treating depression be linked to changes in neuroplasticity? A recent study suggests that may be the case. "Deficits in neuroplasticity have been observed in depressed individuals, as well as in animal models of depression-like behavior, suggesting that it may be a core mechanism underlying major depressive disorder (MDD)."

https://www.psypost.org/2023/07/rapid-neuroplasticity-changes-are-associated-with-ketamine-treatment-response-in-patients-with-depression-166178

A recent study found that the antidepressant effects of intravenous ketamine treatment are linked to rapid changes in neuroplasticity. The study analyzed data from depressed individuals who received ketamine or a placebo, revealing that increased neuroplasticity in specific brain regions predicted b...

07/04/2023

Here's to never giving up -- on ourselves or our country

07/03/2023

A good reminder for all of us in this article -- plus helpful tips for veterans with PTSD: https://www.va.gov/hines-health-care/stories/how-your-fireworks-may-affect-americas-veterans/

Oscar Solis, Jr. is a retired U.S. Marine who doesn’t like celebrating the Fourth of July.

06/28/2023

Veterans often face a combination of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. Learn how ketamine helped a Navy veteran in Omaha overcome his depression and PTSD--before it was too late.

https://www.wowt.com/2023/04/01/ketamine-treatments-help-omaha-navy-veteran-with-depression-ptsd/

Patrick Dyer is a U.S. Navy veteran. He served for nearly 10 years, which he calls a whirlwind of duty.