Ask Dr Jessica Episode 65 discussing the use of ketamine for treatment . In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of teenagers who are experiencing major depression. And also, Ketamine (given through the IV) or esketamine (the nasal form) has been gaining popularity as treatment for resistant depression under the care of a psychiatrist. Randomized trials have demonstrated that ketamine and esketamine can rapidly improve treatment-resistant depression, including suicidal ideation. I think it is important to stay up to date on available therapy, because with this knowledge, you never know whose life you may impact for the better.

Dr Erin Amato is a practicing psychiatrist in Montana, and she has double board certification in general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry. Passionate about holistic and integrative ways to treat mental health disorders, she is a fellow of the integrative psychiatry institute, and she has spoken on many media platforms, including many morning television shows. She has been providing IV ketamine therapy for treatment of depression since 2016. To learn more about Dr Amato, please look at her website or follow her on Instagram @erinamatomd.

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