Esketamine for Depression in Central Massachusetts and Beyond
There’s now an alternative treatment — and new hope — for people with difficult-to-treat depression. UMass Memorial Health offers esketamine nasal spray, a breakthrough treatment for adults (18 and up). Unlike antidepressants, which take weeks to work, esketamine can help you feel better within 24 hours. You receive safe, attentive care from our experienced psychiatrists and nurses.
What Is Esketamine Nasal Spray?
Esketamine is an FDA-approved nasal spray derived from the drug ketamine, an anesthetic for pain. It works by quickly...