Ketamine Psychotherapy: Cutting Through Hype & Fear w/ Sharon Niv | Mental Health Today Show

About this episode

John Cordray interviews Dr. Sharone Niv about the benefits and misconceptions of ketamine therapy in mental health treatment.

In this episode, John Cordray interviews Dr. Sharone Niv, a cognitive psychologist and co-founder of Joyous PBC, to discuss the emerging field of ketamine therapy. They explore the benefits of low-dose ketamine treatment, the patient experience, and the integration of this therapy into clinical practice. Dr. Niv shares insights on how ketamine can facilitate self-discovery and healing, while also addressing common misconceptions and logistical aspects of telehealth. The conversation highlights the importance of proper screening and the potential for lasting change in patients' lives. Takeaways: 1. Ketamine therapy is gaining traction in the mental health community. 2. Low-dose ketamine offers a gentle approach to self-discovery. 3. Patients report feeling more at ease and open during therapy sessions. 4. Telehealth makes ketamine therapy accessible to a wider audience. 5. Proper screening is essential to ensure patient safety. 6. The therapy can help with treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. 7. Clinicians can integrate ketamine therapy into their practices with proper training. 8. The experience of ketamine therapy can last about 45 minutes to an hour. 9. Patients are…

People in this episode

Host: John Cordray

Guest: Dr. Sharone Niv

Topics covered

• ketamine therapy
• mental health
• self-discovery
• telehealth
• treatment-resistant depression

Keywords

• low-dose ketamine
• patient experience
• clinical practice
• proper screening
• lasting change

Mentioned in this episode

Products: MyndStill, Joyous PBC

Books & works: The Mental Health Today Show, The Mental Freedom

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