What is ketamine-based therapy?
Ketamine-based therapy is a modern medical treatment procedure primarily used for severe or treatment-resistant depression – i.e., when conventional treatments have not been sufficiently effective. It is considered one of the most effective new approaches in modern psychiatry.
Unlike traditional antidepressants, ketamine works through different mechanisms in the brain and can relatively quickly influence mood in suitable cases.
When is ketamine-based therapy an option?
The therapy is primarily considered for:
- severe depressive episodes with an insufficient response to previous treatments
- persistent lack of drive and hopelessness
- agonizing distress despite ongoing therapy
Whether it is suitable is always determined by a medical assessment.
Therapy, not diagnosis: What does that mean?
Note: Ketamine-based therapy is a form of treatment, not a medical condition. It is used for depressive and certain other conditions, whose causes are individual and must be clarified beforehand.
Welche Prognose kann ich erwarten?
It can help when standard treatments don't work well enough, but it's not for everyone.
Who is ketamine-based therapy suitable for?
Its application requires a careful medical suitability assessment. Certain pre-existing conditions – such as untreated high blood pressure or specific psychiatric constellations – may contraindicate treatment. Therefore, it takes place exclusively under medical supervision.
How does ketamine-based therapy proceed?
The therapy is conducted in controlled sessions under medical supervision and is always integrated into a comprehensive psychiatric and psychotherapeutic concept. Progress and effects are closely monitored and documented.
Welche Vorbeugungen können getroffen werden?
Prevention is not relevant here; careful patient selection and medical supervision are crucial.
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Wie verläuft der typische Zeitablauf?
The treatment is conducted in controlled, medically supervised sessions. While an effect may be felt quickly, it usually requires ongoing treatment.
Welche Komplikationen können auftreten?
This treatment must only be administered by a medical professional. Possible side effects:
- temporary perceptual changes
- increase in blood pressure and heart rate
- Monitoring required during treatment
How does Clínica Es Castell support you with ketamine-based therapy?
Clínica Es Castell in Mallorca offers ketamine-based therapy with the guidance of experienced German-speaking psychiatrists – as part of an individually tailored treatment plan, not as an isolated application.
Find out more about our modern psychiatric procedures in the section Psychiatry & Psychotherapy.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Who is it for?
Especially when established treatments have not been sufficiently effective – following a thorough medical assessment.
Is it safe?
Under strict medical supervision, it is considered highly manageable; self-administration is not permitted.
Finde mehr Informationen
- IQWiG / gesundheitsinformation.de – gesundheitsinformation.de
- Neurologists and Psychiatrists Online – neurologen-und-psychiater-im-netz.org