Virtual Grand Rounds: Ketamine Treatment in Mental Health
Presented by: William Prueitt, MD, Attending Psychiatrist, Director of the Ketamine Treatment Program, Silver Hill Hospital
The lecture discusses ketamine as a mental health treatment, covering history, pharmacology, clinical effectiveness, and the basic logistics of treatment. Additionally, Dr. Prueitt discusses other aspects of treatment such as dosing, set and setting, psychotherapy, and treating conditions beyond depression.
As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:
- Describe the historical background of ketamine
- Explain the basic neurochemical and subjective effects of ketamine
- Discuss the use of ketamine in mental health treatment
The lecture discusses ketamine as a mental health treatment, covering history, pharmacology, clinical effectiveness, and the basic logistics of treatment. Additionally, Dr. Prueitt discusses other aspects of treatment such as dosing, set and setting, psychotherapy, and treating conditions beyond depression.
As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:
- Describe the historical background of ketamine
- Explain the basic neurochemical and subjective effects of ketamine
- Discuss the use of ketamine in mental health treatment