Ketamine Therapy Connecticut

Connecticut ketamine therapy FAQs

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How much does a ketamine infusion in Connecticut cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In Connecticut the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $503. This is $45 more than the national average of $458.[2]

One explanation for the $45 difference is that the cost of living in Connecticut is 13.1% higher than the national average.

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Mental Health Statistics in Connecticut

Ketamine, originally approved by the FDA as an anesthetic, is increasingly used off-label in Connecticut 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 Connecticut:

• 28.% of adults in Connecticut report symptoms of anxiety disorder, 0.2 percentage points lower than the national average of 28.2%.
• 18.8% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 2.9 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 Connecticut face, highlighting the importance of treatments like ketamine therapy.

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling