Esketamine
A breakthrough treatment specifically manufactured for treatment-resistant depression and Major Depressive Disorders (MDD), administered in the form of a nasal spray.
It is predominantly used whilst the patient is also engaging in an individual therapy programme with their individual therapist and well-being team to their enhance recovery.
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Esketamine is a breakthrough antidepressant nasal spray designed to treat those with treatment-resistant depression. At least 2 types of antidepressants must have been trialed beforehand. It is also for those with major depressive disorder and suicidality. It is also being considered for the treatment of alcoholism.
Currently, the nasal spray is the only esketamine treatment that is approved in the UK as it has undergone sufficient clinical trials.
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The treatment has a novel mechanism of action. This means it offers a different method than typical antidepressants on the market. It impacts the NMDA receptors and increase the amount of glutamate in the brain.
Glutamate is the most abundant neurotransmitter in the brain so administering Esketamine may increase connections between brain cells and in turn increase positive mood.
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The duration of the esketamine treatment can vary depending on the individual and the specific condition being treated. In clinical trials, esketamine treatment for depression typically involved a short-term phase of two to four weeks, consisting of two doses per week. After the short-term phase, maintenance treatment may continue for several months.
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Consult with our healthcare professionals for personalized information and guidance regarding the esketamine treatment.
Meet the team
Meet the team who will be looking after you whilst you are under our care. All of our team are highly experienced individuals who help to create a calm and safe space which is an essential component to the treatment.
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Dr Justin Basquille
Dr Basquille has over 23 years of consultant experience, and has developed a deep experience in the initial stages, assessments and treatment of the full range of psychiatric disorders.
He has close working relationships with colleagues in general medicine, surgery, and in psychotherapy disciplines.
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Samantha Slater
Samantha is a registered mental health nurse who is experienced in the safe effective administering of esketamine treatment.
You’ll feel safe and calm under the care of Samantha as she is a highly experienced nurse who has been working with esketamine for almost 2 years.