You may feel discouraged and disappointed when traditional antidepressants do not give you the relief you need from your depressive symptoms. If you have tried different prescriptions,
therapy approaches, or lifestyle changes and still do not feel like yourself,
Spravato may be right for you. This alternative treatment offers individuals dealing with
treatment-resistant depression a new way to manage their symptoms.
Understanding what Spravato does and how it works can help you decide if it may be the right next step in your care. To learn more, schedule your consultation with Genesis Behavioral Health Services today.
What Is Spravato And How Does It Work?
Spravato is a prescription nasal spray made from esketamine, a form of ketamine. Unlike traditional antidepressants that focus on serotonin or dopamine,
Spravato works on your brain’s glutamate system. This system plays an important role in how your brain forms connections, processes emotions, and responds to stress.
Spravato helps stimulate new neural connections in areas of your brain affected by depression. This can support improvements in mood, increase emotional flexibility, and reduce the intensity of your symptoms.
Because of how it works, Spravato may begin to work faster than many standard antidepressants. While traditional medications can take weeks to show results, some people notice changes sooner when Spravato is part of their treatment plan.
What Does Spravato Do For Depression?
If you have been living with ongoing depression, you already know how much it can affect your thoughts, energy, and daily life. Spravato is designed to help reduce symptoms when other treatments have not been effective. You may notice improvements such as a lighter mood, more energy, better focus, and fewer feelings of hopelessness.
It is important to understand that Spravato is not meant to work on its own. Instead, it is best used as part of a comprehensive plan that may include
medication management, individual therapy, and
family therapy.
What Happens During A Spravato Appointment?
Spravato is administered in a supervised medical setting with licensed clinicians. During your appointment, you will self-administer the nasal spray, and your care team will monitor you closely. You will stay in the office for observation, typically for about 2 hours. This allows us to ensure your safety and support you if you experience temporary side effects such as dizziness, nausea, or mild dissociation.
You will also need someone to drive you home after your appointment, but most people are able to return to their usual routine the following day.
Who Could Benefit From Spravato?
At Genesis Behavioral Health Services, you will be supported by a highly qualified multidisciplinary team that understands how complex depression can be. We treat adolescents and adults and offer flexible scheduling to make care more accessible.
Spravato may be recommended if you have treatment-resistant depression, meaning your symptoms have not responded to at least two different antidepressant medications. It may also be an option if your symptoms are significantly affecting your ability to function in daily life. During your initial consultation,
our providers can detail how Spravato works, what it does, and whether it is the right choice for you.
Why Choose a Comprehensive Approach to Care?
Depression is rarely caused by just one factor, which is why treatment often needs to address multiple areas. At
Genesis Behavioral Health Services, your care plan is built around your specific needs.
In addition to Spravato, we offer individual and family therapy, along with medication management, to monitor your progress, side effects, and overall response to treatment. This approach helps address both the biological and emotional aspects of depression.
Discover What Spravato Does During Your Appointment
If you feel stuck or discouraged by past treatments, you still have options. Spravato offers a different approach by supporting how your brain functions, not just managing symptoms.
Contact our office today to schedule an appointment and learn more about what Spravato does and whether it may be right for you. Taking the next step could help you start feeling like yourself again.
