Safe, Supervised, and Evidence-Based: What Makes Ketamine Therapy Work in 2025

It’s one of the most common questions we hear: “Is ketamine therapy safe?”

The short answer is yes — when it’s done the right way.

At Lumin Health, we understand that curiosity about new treatments often comes with caution. Many people remember hearing about ketamine decades ago in very different contexts. But the field has changed dramatically. What was once an anesthetic is now one of the most carefully studied, highly regulated, and promising tools for treatment-resistant depression and related conditions.

What the Research Really Shows

Over the past 20 years, hundreds of peer-reviewed clinical trials have demonstrated ketamine’s antidepressant efficacy. Studies consistently show that some patients begin to notice relief within days rather than weeks — a finding that has reshaped how psychiatry thinks about rapid-acting treatments.

That said, ketamine is not a stand-alone cure. Its benefits are most durable when supported by ongoing psychotherapy, behavioral planning, clinical follow-up, and self-guided efforts. Efficacy, in other words, depends as much on context as on chemistry.

Safety by Design — and by Team 

Despite its proven and robust safety profile, the question of safety isn’t about the medicine alone, it’s also about who provides it and how they provide it.

At Lumin Health, every office is supervised by academically-affiliated psychiatrists from institutions like Harvard Medical School and Tufts Medical School who specialize in treatment-resistant mood disorders. Their expertise shapes every layer of care: from initial evaluation and medical screening to dosing protocols and long-term planning.

Our clinicians don’t just prescribe ketamine — they understand the full psychiatric landscape in which it belongs. They help patients determine whether ketamine, esketamine (Spravarto), or another intervention might best fit their needs, and they collaborate with outside therapists or prescribers to maintain continuity of care.

This psychiatrist-led model means that every decision is informed by both medical science and the nuances of real-world mental health treatment.

What Happens During a Session

Each treatment takes place in a private, medically supervised room. Patients are monitored throughout — blood pressure and oxygen levels checked before, during, and after dosing. Sessions last about two hours, and patients rest onsite until they’re fully ready to leave.

For esketamine (Spravato), which is FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression, only REMS-certified clinics like Lumin Health are authorized to administer it. That certification ensures staff training, safety infrastructure, and emergency readiness meet strict national standards.

As one patient shared, “The team was attentive and reassuring. I felt cared for from start to finish.”

Balancing Innovation with Integrity

Lumin Health’s care model blends cutting-edge research with clinical humility. We know that new treatments bring both excitement and responsibility — and our commitment is to both. Every step is data-informed, transparent, and grounded in respect for each person’s pace and preferences.

In medicine, “new” should never mean “experimental without structure.” It should mean advancement supported by expertise and empathy.

If you’ve wondered about ketamine therapy but hesitated because of safety concerns, know that your questions are welcome here. We’re here to answer them — not rush them.

At Lumin Health, progress is safest when it’s shared.

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