Ketamine Therapy California

California ketamine therapy FAQs

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How much does a ketamine infusion in California cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In California the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $566. This is $108 more than the national average of $458.[2]

One explanation for the $108 difference is that the cost of living in California is 34.5% higher than the national average.

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Mental Health Statistics in California

Ketamine, originally approved by the FDA as an anesthetic, is increasingly used off-label in California to address various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. A 2023 KFF analysis of the US Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey reported that in California:

• 28.2% of adults in California report symptoms of anxiety disorder, equal to the national average of 28.2%.
• 20.8% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 0.9 percentage points lower than the national average of 21.7%.
• 31.7% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 0.6 percentage points lower than the national average of 32.3%.

This data underscores the mental health challenges residents of California face, highlighting the importance of treatments like ketamine therapy.

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling