The resurgence of ketamine as a treatment for mental health
Ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a form of psychotherapy that involves the use of the drug ketamine to enhance the therapeutic process. KAP sessions are typically conducted with a trained mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed therapist, who guides the patient through the experience while also providing therapeutic support.
Ketamine is used as a treatment for certain mental health conditions, such as mood disorders, anxiety and depression. It involves the administration of a low dose of ketamine, a dissociative anaesthetic, through an intravenous (IV) infusion. The treatment is typically administered in a medical setting over a period of 40 minutes to two hours, and patients may require several treatments over the course of several weeks or months.