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 for multiple psychiatric conditions

6 Weeks of Oral Ketamine for TRD, PTSD, and OCD

Research

A 2025 open-label study tested six weeks of oral ketamine for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and OCD. Improvements sustained across all three conditions.

Pharmacogenetics and personalized ketamine therapy

Why Some Patients Respond Better to Ketamine

Research

A pharmacogenetics pilot study explores why some patients respond better to esketamine. Genetic, clinical, and demographic variables all play a role.

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 — semaglutide, tirzepatide, and the brain

GLP-1 Agonists and Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, Addiction

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.

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