Tena McKinney

Ketamine infusion therapy can feel unfamiliar because the medication may temporarily change perception, body awareness, and sense of time. For treatment-resistant depression, psychiatrists use doses below those used for surgical anesthesia, so patients can remain awake during the infusion. Experiences vary from person to person. An evaluation and medical screening help determine whether treatment is…

When counseling alone does not provide sufficient relief, a psychiatrist may review symptoms, past diagnoses, and prior treatment. This is especially important for people with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, or anxiety disorders that interfere with daily life. Remember that counseling still plays an important role, but it can become part of a broader interventional psychiatry plan.…