Ketamine Therapy Maine

Maine ketamine therapy FAQs

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How much does a ketamine infusion in Maine cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In Maine the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $700. This is $242 more than the national average of $458.[2]

One explanation for the $242 difference is that the cost of living in Maine is 11.5% higher than the national average.

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Mental Health Statistics in Maine

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

• 30.9% of adults in Maine report symptoms of anxiety disorder, 2.7 percentage points higher than the national average of 28.2%.
• 23.2% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 1.5 percentage points higher than the national average of 21.7%.
• 33.8% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 1.5 percentage points higher than the national average of 32.3%.

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

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling