Ketamine for Pain Management: How Long Does It Last?
Chronic pain can be a daily struggle and touch nearly every aspect of life. It can sabotage your sleep, increase anxiety, and contribute to missed work days.
Our team at Allied Psychiatry & Mental Health in Newport Beach, California, offers intravenous (IV) ketamine therapy to help you manage chronic pain. If you’re considering ketamine therapy but wondering how long it will last, read on. Dr. Hadi Estakhri explains how ketamine provides pain relief and how long that relief can last.
How Untreated Depression Can Negatively Impact Your Health
Some 17 million Americans suffer from depression, a mood disorder that causes feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness, far beyond just being “sad.” It’s a common condition, but it can be a serious one. Depression can make it impossible to enjoy your life and participate in work, school, or social activities.
Effective Anxiety Treatments in 2026: What Really Works?
Anxiety disorders continue to be one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States.
About 19% of American adults report having at least one type of anxiety disorder in the past year, and over 31% of adults experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. This doesn’t even count the adults living with undiagnosed anxiety.
TMS vs. Ketamine: Understanding the Differences to Choose the Right Treatment
If your depression hasn’t improved with traditional treatments like medication or therapy, and you’re exploring newer options such as TMS or ketamine, you may have questions about each type of therapy.
While both are used for treatment-resistant depression, they work in very different ways and may be appropriate for different people.
TMS Therapy Explained: A Non-Drug Option for Treatment-Resistant Depression
When depression doesn’t improve with medication or therapy alone, it can feel nothing short of discouraging. You’re not failing treatment, and you’re not alone. About 30% of people with depression don’t feel better with standard depression treatment.
