Ketamine Therapy Nebraska

Nebraska ketamine therapy FAQs

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How much does a ketamine infusion in Nebraska cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In Nebraska the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $445. This is $13 less than the national average of $458.[2]

One explanation for the $13 difference is that the cost of living in Nebraska is 9.9% lower than the national average.

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Mental Health Statistics in Nebraska

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

• 27.4% of adults in Nebraska report symptoms of anxiety disorder, 0.8 percentage points lower than the national average of 28.2%.
• 23.3% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 1.6 percentage points higher than the national average of 21.7%.
• 32.% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 0.3 percentage points lower than the national average of 32.3%.

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

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling