Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Outcomes for First Responders With Comorbid Mental Health Diagnoses
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OBJECTIVE: Many first responders deal with mental health challenges due to significant work-related stress. Ketamine-assisted therapy (KAT) has been shown to alleviate the symptoms and improve the lives of those living with PTSD. This qualitative case study explores the impacts of KAT on the firefighters beyond the initial alleviation of their PTSD symptoms. METHODS: Six firefighters who were diagnosed with PTSD participated in a 12-week KAT program, which combined several virtual Community of Practice meetings as well as in-person small group ketamine sessions. Participants were interviewed about their journey to receiving treatment, and a follow-up survey was also sent. RESULTS: The novel themes that emerged from this study include improvement in sleep problems, relationship to music, improved tolerance for sensory stimuli, and changes in time perception. CONCLUSIONS: KAT may provide meaningful benefits beyond symptom reduction.
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- Titre Crossref
- Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Outcomes for First Responders With Comorbid Mental Health Diagnoses
- Date Crossref
- 20/10/2025
- Éditeur
- Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
- Type
- journal-article
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