How Ketamine Works for Treatment-Resistant Depression — and Why It’s Different from Antidepressants
About one in three people with major depressive disorder don’t respond adequately to antidepressants. Valor Health explains why ketamine’s action on the glutamate system represents a genuinely different mechanism — and what that means for patients who have run out of standard options.
How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression? What the Research Says About Duration
A single ketamine infusion typically lasts days to weeks. A full six-session course extends that substantially — and KAP, maintenance infusions, and the oral ketamine program can extend it further. Valor Health explains what the research says and how to plan for it.
How Many Ketamine Treatments Do You Actually Need for Depression?
The clinical standard for ketamine and depression is six infusions over two to three weeks — but the full picture involves more than that number. Valor Health explains what each session does, what maintenance looks like, and how to plan realistically.
How Much Does Ketamine Therapy Cost — and Is There Any Way to Make It More Affordable?
Valor Health Solutions publishes its full pricing and discusses every financing option — CareCredit, HSA/FSA, SPRAVATO insurance coverage, and VA Community Care — before any treatment decision is made.
Ketamine for Anxiety: What the Evidence Shows and When It’s Worth Considering
Ketamine offers a fast-acting, mechanistically distinct option for anxiety that has not responded to standard care. Valor Health reviews the clinical evidence and explains how anxiety is treated alongside co-occurring depression.
Ketamine for PTSD: What Veterans and First Responders Need to Know
Veterans and first responders with treatment-resistant PTSD may find rapid relief through IV ketamine. Valor Health explains the neuroscience, the clinical evidence, and how qualifying veterans can access treatment through VA Community Care at no cost.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): What It Is, How It Works, and Who It’s For
KAP integrates ketamine with structured therapy across preparation, medicine session, and integration phases. Valor Health explains the neuroplasticity window and how the combined approach produces more durable outcomes.
What Is Ketamine Infusion Therapy? What to Expect Before, During, and After Your First Session
Valor Health Solutions explains what ketamine infusion therapy is, how it works, and exactly what patients can expect before, during, and after their first 40-minute session.
Who Is — and Isn’t — a Good Candidate for Ketamine Therapy?
Not everyone is a good fit for ketamine therapy. Valor Health explains who typically qualifies — and who may not — and what the clinical evaluation at Valor Health Solutions involves.