Ketamine Therapy New Mexico

New Mexico ketamine therapy FAQs

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How much does a ketamine infusion in New Mexico cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In New Mexico the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $550. This is $92 more than the national average of $458.[2]

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Mental Health Statistics in New Mexico

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

• 29.8% of adults in New Mexico report symptoms of anxiety disorder, 1.6 percentage points higher than the national average of 28.2%.
• 23.7% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 2 percentage points higher than the national average of 21.7%.
• 36.4% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 4.1 percentage points higher than the national average of 32.3%.

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

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling