Ketamine Therapy Blog — Mental Health Insights & Treatment Guides

Expert insights on ketamine therapy, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and mental health treatment — updated regularly by the Isha Health clinical team.

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Oral ketamine clinical trial results

Oral Ketamine for Depression: New RCT + Meta-Analysis

Research

A 2025 randomized controlled trial and meta-analysis found oral ketamine effective for major depressive and bipolar disorder, with an NNT of 4.6.

Borderline personality disorder and psychedelic therapy research

Psychedelics for Borderline Personality Disorder?

Research

A 2026 narrative review examines ketamine, esketamine, and psilocybin for BPD. Preliminary evidence suggests they may be safe and potentially beneficial.

Extended-release ketamine tablet research

Extended-Release Ketamine Tablets: Phase 2 Trial Results

Research

A Nature Medicine Phase 2 RCT tested extended-release oral ketamine tablets for treatment-resistant depression. Results show efficacy with minimal side effects.

Chronic pain research and ketamine treatment

Ketamine for Chronic Pain: What 20 Years of RCTs Show

Research

A 2026 systematic review analyzed two decades of randomized trials on subanesthetic ketamine for chronic non-cancer pain. Here's what the evidence says.

Clinical documentation for ketamine therapy

KAP Documentation: What Clinicians Must Know in 2026

For Clinicians

DEA audits of ketamine clinics are increasing. What KAP-specific documentation do you need? Screening forms, session notes, and compliance templates.

PTSD treatment research

Oral Ketamine for PTSD: 2026 Research Review

Research

A 2026 review examines low-dose oral ketamine as a treatment for PTSD. How does at-home sublingual ketamine compare to IV infusions for trauma?

Adolescent mental health research

Ketamine for Teen Suicidal Ideation: First ED Trial

Research

A pilot RCT tested IV ketamine for adolescent suicidal ideation in the emergency department. Here's what the Schlegelmilch 2026 study found.

Man looking out window reflecting on mental health journey

Julian's Story: When Ketamine Worked

Inside Isha

A senior attorney with treatment-resistant depression found rapid relief with ketamine — and learned why maintenance matters.

GLP-1 Agonists and Mental Health: What the Research Says About Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and Beyond

GLP-1 Agonists and Mental Health: What the Research Says About Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and Beyond

Mental Health

GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are being studied for effects on depression, anxiety, and addiction.

Guide to using a superbill for ketamine therapy insurance reimbursement at Isha Health

Ketamine Therapy & Insurance: How to Use a Superbill

Get reimbursed for ketamine therapy. Isha Health provides superbills for insurance claims — patients typically receive 20-50% back.

Ashwagandha for Depression: Dosage, Research, and What to Expect

Ashwagandha for Depression: Dosage, Research, and What to Expect

Mental Health

What does the research say about ashwagandha for depression? We cover the Lopresti 2017 study, recommended dosage ranges, the BDNF connection, standardized.

Person in a calm room during an at-home ketamine therapy session for PTSD

Ketamine Therapy for PTSD: How It Works, What to Expect

Can ketamine treat PTSD? A physician's guide to the research, how it compares to EMDR, and what at-home ketamine therapy looks like.

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