Breaking Through with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Show Summary:“I struggled with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse for most of my adult life. While traditional medication and ayahuasca helped, they failed to address all of my issues. Working with my therapist on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy mostly cured my PTSD.”Mental health is a major health concern in our world today, affecting 1 in 3 Americans who suffer from anxiety and depression, costing billions to the economy. Despite this pressing issue, mental health treatment has seen little change in the past 50 years. Patients receive disjointed care, with very limited interaction between their therapist and prescriber, resulting in inadequate treatment.But there is hope. Psychedelics are a game-changing development in mental health treatment, representing the first significant shift in this field in half a century.Jonathan Sabbagh, founder of Journey Clinical, knows firsthand the transformative benefits of plant medicine and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). After experiencing burnout and receiving a difficult PTSD diagnosis, he left the world of finance to focus on his mental health. Now, his mission is to help licensed mental health professionals deliver KAP on a larger scale.Join us in this episode as we explore the power of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelics to revolutionize mental health treatment and offer much-needed support to those in need.Get a chance to win a free hair analysis from Provo Health by rating and leaving a review on Episode 63 of the Gutsy Health Podcast!Exceptional Highlights:Our lives are filled with various stressors that can take a toll on our mental health, making it crucial to seek support in times of crisis.Working with licensed mental health professionals trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy techniques such as CBT, harm reduction, and internal family systems can maximize the benefits of therapy.Effective psychedelic therapy is personalized, adapting to each patient's unique needs and experiences and empowering therapists to flexibly tailor their approach.Show Highlights: 05:08 - The pitfalls of diving into plant medicine or psychedelics without proper integration06:12 - Where can people find a therapist well-versed in psychedelics?06:54 - Why Jonathan left a successful finance career to pursue clinical psychology10:17 - The high cost of ignoring mental health 12:01 - The science behind ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and how it functions as an antidepressant and dissociative anesthetic 16:42 - Exploring the benefits of a collaborative care model 19:05 - Journey Clinical’s comprehensive approach to patient care, including preparation, dosing, and integration sessions26:05 - Jonathan’s thoughts on unethical ketamine clinics that provide little support or follow-up for patients29:04 - Psychedelics lower your defense mechanisms and allow you to access deeper aspects of yourself30:15 - A brief introduction to internal family systems as a powerful therapeutic modality Important Links: Journey Clinical - https://www.journeyclinical.com/