Washington ketamine therapy FAQs
How much does a ketamine infusion in Washington cost?
There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In Washington the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $421. This is $37 less than the national average of $458.[2]
Mental Health Statistics in Washington
Ketamine, originally approved by the FDA as an anesthetic, is increasingly used off-label in Washington 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 Washington:
- 28.1% of adults in Washington report symptoms of anxiety disorder, 0.1 percentage points lower than the national average of 28.2%.
- 21.2% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 0.5 percentage points lower than the national average of 21.7%.
- 32.6% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 0.3 percentage points higher than the national average of 32.3%.
This data underscores the mental health challenges residents of Washington face, highlighting the importance of treatments like ketamine therapy.
[1] 2020 US Census
[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling