Spravato works differently than other antidepressants in its mechanism of action to stimulate areas of the brain to activate neuroplasticity, or the process of brain change. Neurogenesis (“neuro”= “nerve cells” + “genesis” = “creation”) occurs during Spravato and ketamine treatment, which builds new neural pathways and activates new functionality in the brain. This is one of the main reasons patients are finding remission from depression after Spravato treatment when other medicines were not helpful. It is essentially helping patients rewire their brains for contentedness, happiness, and productivity when prior brain circuitry continually evoked anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Spravato patients are quite literally empowering their brains to operate more effectively; potentially better than before their depression began.
Additionally, Spravato has been shown to control the influence of neural pathway signaling downstream which is thought to positively affect future brain chemistry. This is one of the main reasons Spravato patients continue to improve even after treatment. The treatment itself activates areas of the brain that were dormant or damaged or neglected and enables them to repair and continue operating optimally on their own. This enhances the functionality of other brain regions to form repaired synaptic connections with stronger neuronal flow between them.
Spravato patients’ brain function improves and brain structures repair. The Spravato treatment is not only helping patients feel better, but it is allowing them to build a healthier brain for increased wellbeing long into the future after treatment has ended. Additionally, studies show these benefits to the brain are magnified when the patient is also engaging in therapy. The theory behind this is that, as the brain is essentially repairing itself, it is doing so in the healthiest way and with guidance.
The benefits of Spravato treatments are rapid. A decrease in depression is often reported after the first few treatment sessions! Patients, then, continue to show long-lasting improvements to mood, behavior, capabilities, and perception months into the future.
More studies on Spravato are continually performed, and all statistical signs thus far point to lasting remission from depression from treatment with Spravato nasal spray. A healthier brain creates a happier mind.
Evolve Health is an outpatient mental health clinic specializing in treating patients with major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression with Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray, and ketamine infusions. We are a team of medical providers who are excited to offer a refreshing, innovative approach to medicine. We work collaboratively with your existing treatment team. Our philosophy redefines the healing experience with cutting-edge science and wellness practices.
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