
Seeing a Psychiatrist: Will Insurance Cover It?
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Many insurance companies offer coverage of behavioral healthcare, which includes psychiatric services. You will have to pay out of pocket for medical and mental health costs until you pay a certain amount, which is called a deductible, but…

Can Ketamine Therapy Help You When Other Treatments Haven’t Worked? Understanding How Ketamine Helps With Treatment-Resistant Depression
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A study of 1.7 million people that was conducted between 2017 and 2021 showed that depression prevalence in Southern California increased by 60%. This meant that 26,010 more people were affected by this condition which comes with many debilitating…

Ketamine vs Esketamine: Understanding the Similarities and Differences
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Depression plays a role in many people’s abilities to function, attend school, complete work activities, and be present. In 2021, it was reported that 46.1% of adults in California have symptoms of anxiety or depression. For most people,…

Is Ketamine Therapy Covered By Insurance? Understanding the General Policies from Insurance Companies in California
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Depression significantly impacts a person's ability to function. In 2022, 1 in 26 Californians experienced severe enough mental health symptoms that they were unable to carry out daily responsibilities. For the most part, depression responds…

Is Ketamine Therapy Right for You? Questions to Ask Your Doctor
BlogWhat treatment is appropriate for a person in crisis?
Ketamine infusions are rapidly becoming a viable answer to that question. With a single dose potentially producing relief for depression and anxiety within an hour, it’s a valuable tool…

Ketamine for PTSD: A New Hope for Trauma Survivors
Blog5% of the United States population reports PTSD each year. Many will undergo treatment and recover. For some, it isn’t that simple.
That doesn’t mean they can’t overcome PTSD. It just means they need something different than traditional…

How to Prepare For Your Ketamine Therapy Session: A Patient’s Guide
BlogIn 2023, 32% of Californian adults reported symptoms of a depressive or anxiety disorder. More than that, 20% of adolescents experienced a major depressive episode in 2021. Ketamine therapy – used for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety,…

Psychiatric Evaluation: How It Works and How to Prepare for It
BlogIf you injure your foot and walking hurts, you’ll go to the doctor. They’ll examine it closely and take x-rays. If there’s a fracture, they’ll inform you, and you’ll discuss treatment options so the injury can heal.
What about psychological…

How to Choose a Child Psychiatrist: A Guide on Who to Trust With Your Child’s Mental Health
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50% of lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 14. Despite this, nearly 21% of children in California did not receive the mental healthcare they needed in 2021 and 2022.
One of the barriers to youth receiving the treatment they…

