Ketamine Therapy West Virginia

West Virginia ketamine therapy FAQs

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How much does a ketamine infusion in West Virginia cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In West Virginia the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $444. This is $14 less than the national average of $458.[2]

One explanation for the $14 difference is that the cost of living in West Virginia is 9.7% lower than the national average.

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Mental Health Statistics in West Virginia

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

• 33.% of adults in West Virginia report symptoms of anxiety disorder, 4.8 percentage points higher than the national average of 28.2%.
• 27.% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 5.3 percentage points higher than the national average of 21.7%.
• 38.% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 5.7 percentage points higher than the national average of 32.3%.

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

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling