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Video: MHTN Mental Health Breakthroughs – Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Video: MHTN Mental Health Breakthroughs – Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Ketamine, traditionally used as an anesthetic, is now gaining recognition for its rapid and effective treatment of mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Unlike SSRIs, which can take weeks to work, ketamine often provides relief within a few days. However, it must be administered in a clinical setting due to its dissociative effects and potential side effects, such as nausea or headaches. When used properly, ketamine promotes brain health by fostering new neural connections, making it a powerful therapeutic tool.

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Video: MHTN Mental Health Breakthroughs – Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Video: Inflammation in The Body and the Brain

Inflammation, while sometimes beneficial in short-term injury recovery, can become problematic when it turns chronic, leading to a harmful feedback loop. Ketamine helps downregulate inflammatory cytokines, while treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy further reduce inflammation, offering relief for those suffering long-term.

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Video: MHTN Mental Health Breakthroughs – Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Video: What Happens to Our Brain When We Deal with A Combination of TBI & PTSD

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can exacerbate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as both involve physiological changes in the brain. PTSD leads to an overactive hindbrain and amygdala, keeping individuals in a constant state of fight or flight, while the underactive prefrontal cortex struggles to calm this response. This imbalance causes inflammation, and treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation can help restore balance.

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Video: MHTN Mental Health Breakthroughs – Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Video: Traumatic Brian Injury Explanation

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can lead to long-term damage at the cellular level, where neurons break down like Legos. Glial cells, the brain’s immune defense, try to clean up the debris but can get stuck in “kill mode,” leading to toxic buildup and neurofibrillary tangles, disrupting brain function. Sleep is critical for clearing out these toxins, but TBI often disrupts sleep, worsening the condition over time.

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Video: MHTN Mental Health Breakthroughs – Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Video: Ketamine’s role in Treating TBI

Ketamine therapy has shown promising results in reducing inflammation and relieving chronic headaches, especially for those suffering from traumatic brain injuries. By the second or third infusion, patients often experience significant relief from migraines and brain fog, improving their quality of life.

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