Sound Mind TMS & Ketamine Therapy is proud to offer the latest in mental health treatment options. In addition to high levels of safety standards and patient care, Sound Mind offers ketamine infusion therapy for the treatment of anxiety, as well as other mood disorders like depression, PTSD and OCD.

WHY KETAMINE?

For those suffering from anxiety disorders for whom traditional anxiety treatment has failed including medications, psychiatric services and other traditional methods, ketamine offers a completely different treatment option. Ketamine is a perfect anxiety treatment.

Traditional anxiety treatments can sometimes take weeks or even months before symptom relief.

THE SUCCESS OF KETAMINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANXIETY

The success of ketamine therapy can vary from patient to patient. Just like any other treatment for psychiatric disorders, ketamine does not work for everyone. Nonetheless, ketamine infusion therapy has shown promising results in individuals seeking relief from treatment-resistant anxiety and depression.

In multiple clinical trials, patients with major anxiety disorders found that ketamine infusions were particularly effective in reducing their symptoms. This indicates that ketamine therapy is a viable option for individuals experiencing co-occurring disorders, especially those who have not responded to traditional medication management.

By providing an innovative, research-backed approach to integrative mental health care, Sound Mind TMS offers comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and advanced treatments like TMS therapy and ketamine infusion to help individuals regain control over their mental health.

HOW DOES KETAMINE HELP WITH ANXIETY?

The exact mechanism that leads to ketamine treating the symptoms of anxiety is still not entirely understood by research. It is thought that it produces an anxiolytic effect by targeting the NMDA receptors in the brain. By connecting to those receptors, ketamine may be able to amplify the release of glutamate neurotransmitters in the brain.



Glutamate then interacts with the AMPA receptors. Together, those receptors bring about the discharge of multiple molecules that boost the brain’s neuroplasticity – essentially, ketamine infusions allow the brain to reset and restore important nerve connections. 

WHAT IS ANXIETY?

Anxiety on its own is simply the brain and body reacting to threats of stress or potential danger. To feel anxious from time to time is normal and may even be useful in certain situations. Anxiety disorders go above and beyond these normal levels – in fact, they are mental health conditions marked by constant and overwhelming anxiety, stress, and fear.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY?

While symptoms can vary between people, the main symptoms usually include the following:

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR ANXIETY?

The following factors may increase your risk of developing an anxiety disorder:

• Trauma. Children or adults who experience traumatic events can go on to develop anxiety disorders.
•  Stress from an illness. A serious health condition can cause significant worry.
• Personality. Some specific personality types are more prone to anxiety disorders.
• Other mental health disorders. Other conditions like depression often go hand-in-hand with anxiety disorders.
• Family history of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders often run in families.
• Drug or alcohol abuse.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF ANXIETY DISORDERS?

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Characterized by chronic anxiety and exaggerated worry and tension, even if there is little or nothing to provoke it.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Known for the intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that come along with this disorder, as well as repetitive behaviors (known as compulsions). These compulsions, or rituals are developed as a way for someone with OCD to cope with the obsessive thoughts they experience. However, this typically only offers temporary relief, and can even make the anxiety worse over time.

Panic Disorder

Known for intense moments of fear that are made obvious through physical symptoms, like dizziness, stomach troubles, shortness of breath, chest pain, and/or heart palpitations.

Agoraphobia

Known for the intense fear formed from certain situations or places, causing the sufferer to go out of their way to avoid the things that trigger their anxiety.

KETAMINE INFUSIONS

Ongoing research into IV ketamine infusions for the treatment of anxiety continues to reveal its potential benefits. Current studies suggest that ketamine therapy binds to specific receptors in the brain, increasing the production of glutamate, a key neurotransmitter. This process triggers a series of neural reactions that play a critical role in emotional regulation and mood stabilization.

In simpler terms, ketamine infusion therapy enables the brain to stimulate neurotransmitters that generate more positive emotions, helping individuals suffering from treatment-resistant anxiety. Unlike traditional antidepressants or psychotherapy, which can take weeks or months to show results, anxiety relief from ketamine therapy can occur within minutes, offering rapid and long-lasting symptom relief.

At Sound Mind TMS, we are dedicated to advancing integrative mental health care by offering evidence-based treatments like TMS therapy and ketamine infusions, providing patients with innovative solutions for mood disorders, co-occurring disorders, and chronic depression.

IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE IS SUFFERING FROM TREATMENT RESISTANT ANXIETY, KETAMINE THERAPY MAY BE A TREATMENT OPTION TO CONSIDER.

CONTACT SOUND MIND TMS & KETAMINE THERAPY TODAY FOR A CONSULTATION.