Patients in the Westlake Village area who have had no luck with traditional treatments for depression and chronic pain disorders have an opportunity to try Dr. Hagop Karpanian’s (805-660-7291) innovative approach which utilizes ketamine.
For a long time, treatment-resistant depression has been a tough nut to crack with psychotherapy. The matter gets even more complicated when PTSD and anxiety are thrown into the mix.
Many experts in the field such as Dr. Hagop Karpanian are beginning to acknowledge not just that mood disorders are becoming more prevalent but also that depression itself is way more damaging than previously thought.
This is why Dr. Karpanian offers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy treatment plans, designed to address a number of mental conditions including bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression. To find out more, visit
Ketamine has long been used as an anesthetic; however, it has recently gained popularity in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and other conditions. A study published by the National Library of Medicine found that ketamine infusion was more effective in reducing depressive symptoms than traditional medication.
As such, Dr. Karpanian is proud to be at the forefront of this novel treatment, offering ketamine IV infusions to those who are unable to find relief from their symptoms with traditional methods.
“We are at a pivotal moment in the treatment of mood disorders and chronic pain,” said Dr. Karpanian. “Ketamine in conjunction with psychotherapy can offer a significant reduction in symptoms and long-lasting relief to patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression.”
Dr. Karpanian explains that ketamine is best used in a holistic way – combining it with complementary therapy, good sleep, diet, and exercise. In such approaches, the likelihood of the patient not responding to the treatment is very low.
The process typically involves a series of six infusions spaced over two to three weeks. If necessary, this is followed by maintenance infusions in a few weeks to a few months. The infusions take about an hour each and Dr. Karpanian will personally monitor you.
The altered state of consciousness that ketamine induces can help you access deep-seated emotions, memories, and thought patterns - which allows you to address the root causes of your mental condition. As such, Ketamine can deliver rapid relief - with some patients reporting feeling the effects after only one session, whereas traditional medications take weeks to months to show results.
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With over a decade of experience, Dr. Hagop Karpanian is a board-certified cardiac anesthesiologist who specializes in ketamine for the treatment of mood disorders. His practice serves Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, and Calabasas.
If the usual treatment isn't working for you, now is not the time to give up. On the contrary, you should explore all the options available to you - and ketamine is looking like a good alternative. It's safe, it's fast-acting, and it's pain-free.
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