Veterans with treatment-resistant mental health conditions have more options for care as Avesta launches a free ketamine therapy program in partnership with the VAWASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avesta Ketamine and Wellness ('Avesta'), a leading provider of innovative mental health treatments, announced a partnership with Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer free ketamine therapy to eligible veterans.

2024年2月21日，Avesta与VAWASHINGTON合作推出了一项免费的氯胺酮治疗计划，因此有抗药性心理健康状况的退伍军人有更多的护理选择。Avesta氯胺酮与健康（Avesta）是创新心理健康治疗的领先提供商，宣布与退伍军人事务部（VA）建立合作关系为符合条件的退伍军人提供免费氯胺酮治疗。

This initiative, available now in Avesta ketamine clinics across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Bethesda, Maryland, will help veterans overcome treatment-resistant depression (TRD), PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, and substance misuse disorders..

这项计划现已在华盛顿特区、弗吉尼亚州北部和马里兰州贝塞斯达的Avesta氯胺酮诊所推出，将帮助退伍军人克服难治性抑郁症（TRD）、创伤后应激障碍（PTSD）、焦虑症、慢性疼痛和药物滥用障碍。。

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DC Location Entrance (PRNewsfoto/Avesta Ketamine and Wellness)

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Nearly a million veterans live in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, and thousands suffer from mental health issues. Up to 18% of those deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq have faced PTSD or depression. And nearly 9% of military ambulance calls stem from depression-related incidents. TRD has contributed to the highest veterans' suicide rates in history, with over 6,000 dying each year. .

近百万退伍军人生活在华盛顿特区、马里兰州和弗吉尼亚州，数千人患有心理健康问题。部署在阿富汗和伊拉克的人员中，多达18%面临创伤后应激障碍或抑郁症。近9%的军用救护车呼叫来自抑郁症相关事件。TRD导致了历史上最高的退伍军人自杀率，每年有6000多人死亡。。

Avesta seeks to address these challenges by offering IV ketamine infusions and/or Spravato treatments to veterans who have not found relief through traditional therapies. Avesta already partners with the Veterans Mental Health Coalition, a coalition committed to ending veterans' suicide, and views this new partnership as continuing its mission..

Avesta试图通过向未通过传统疗法缓解的退伍军人提供静脉注射氯胺酮和/或Spravato治疗来应对这些挑战。Avesta已经与退伍军人心理健康联盟（Veterans Mental Health Coalition）合作，该联盟致力于结束退伍军人自杀，并认为这一新伙伴关系将继续其使命。。

Over a decade of clinical data show one ketamine session rapidly alleviates depression and suicidal thoughts. Six or more sessions combined with integration therapy produce even more enduring benefits. A Little Rock VA Clinic study showed that 86% of veterans showed significant improvement in TRD.Most VA clinics do not offer ketamine therapy.

十多年的临床数据显示，一次氯胺酮治疗可以迅速缓解抑郁和自杀念头。六次或六次以上的疗程与综合疗法相结合会产生更持久的益处。Little Rock VA诊所的一项研究表明，86%的退伍军人的TRD显着改善。大多数VA诊所不提供氯胺酮治疗。

However, private in-network partnerships make this life-saving treatment more accessible. Thanks to Avesta's Veterans Care Agreement, veterans near McLean, Virginia, Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington D.C. are eligible to receive treatments at Avesta without financial burden.'Our partnership with the VA marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to veterans,' said Dr.

然而，私人网络伙伴关系使这种挽救生命的治疗更容易获得。由于Avesta的退伍军人护理协议，弗吉尼亚州麦克莱恩、马里兰州贝塞斯达和华盛顿特区附近的退伍军人有资格在Avesta接受治疗，而无需承担任何经济负担。”我们与退伍军人管理局的合作关系标志着我们对退伍军人承诺的关键时刻。

Ladan Eshkevari, founder and co-CEO of Avesta and pioneer with over 20 years of experience in teaching and administering ketamine. 'We recognize veterans' unique challenges and their struggle to find compassionate care. By providing VA-covered ketamine treatments, we honor their sacrifice and aid in their healing.'The process for veterans to access ketamine therapy at Avesta is streamlined.

LadanEshkevari是Avesta和pioneer的创始人兼联合首席执行官，在氯胺酮的教学和管理方面拥有20多年的经验我们认识到退伍军人面临的独特挑战以及他们寻求同情护理的斗争。通过提供VA覆盖的氯胺酮治疗，我们尊重他们的牺牲并帮助他们康复。”退伍军人在Avesta接受氯胺酮治疗的过程得到了简化。

Those within the VA healthcare system can begin by consulting with their primary care physician, chronic pain specialist, or psychotherapist to evaluate their suitability for ketamine. Eligible patients' doctors will submit authorized referrals to Avesta. Upon receiving the referral, Avesta's care team quickly coordinates a personalized plan for Spravato or IV Ketamine with the patient.Avesta recognizes that some veterans may not be eligible for VA healthcare.

VA医疗保健系统内的人员可以咨询他们的初级保健医生，慢性疼痛专家或心理治疗师，以评估他们是否适合氯胺酮。符合条件的患者医生将向Avesta提交授权转诊。收到转诊后，Avesta的护理团队迅速与患者协调Spravato或IV氯胺酮的个性化计划。Avesta认识到，一些退伍军人可能不符合VA医疗保健的资格。

It accounts for this gap through its partnership with TenTen Life, a non-profit that provides counseling and coaching to veterans and first responders. Additionally, Avesta's Veterans Discount Program provides reduced pricing f.

它通过与TenTen Life的合作来弥补这一差距，TenTen Life是一家非营利性机构，为退伍军人和急救人员提供咨询和指导。此外，Avesta的退伍军人折扣计划为f。