The Latest News: FDA Approves Spravato As An Independent For Treatment-Resistant Depression
February 03, 2025
The Counseling Center Ready For Significant Turning Point In Psychiatric Health Care
If you’ve been trying to live with depression and usual treatments haven’t worked, new possibilities are now available. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its authorization of SPRAVATO® (esketamine), an antidepressant nasal spray.
Spravato is now approved for use as a standalone treatment for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This is the first monotherapy sanctioned for adults experiencing major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not felt better after trying at least two oral antidepressants.
A Breakthrough In Depression Treatment Has Arrived
At The Counseling Center At Yorktown Heights (TCC), a leading provider of outpatient mental health services, we are glad to have provided Spravato as effective treatment for TRD for many years. With this expanded approval, TCC continue to lead effective psychiatric care.
Spravato was initially approved in 2019 for TRD patients and those requiring combined oral antidepressant medications for suicidal thoughts.
Per recent clinical tests, the FDA has recognized Spravato’s success as a single treatment, marking a life-changing milestone in depression care. Before, individuals on Spravato also were prescribe an oral antidepressant. Now, the FDA has declared the treatment can be used on its own. The new 2025 approval occurred following a significant study determined that Spravato on its own was more effective than a placebo.
What Is Spravato?
Spravato is a trailblazing approach to minimizing depression disorders. This nasal spray is derived from esketamine, which comes from the anesthetic ketamine. By targeting glutamate, a critical brain neurotransmitter, Spravato helps improve brain function and mood
The new FDA authorization follows studies proving that Spravato, as a monotherapy, led to rapid and significant symptom alleviation, with numerous people feeling improvement in just 24-48 hours.
Why Try Spravato At The Counseling Center At Yorktown Heights?
At The Counseling Center At Yorktown Heights, we put individualized care at the forefront. If you have never found an effective treatment for your disorder, talk to us about Spravato. You get more than a simple treatment— it’s a game-changer for patients who haven’t found relief with traditional therapies.
What Makes Spravato Unique?
Spravato is a revolutionary therapy for treatment-resistant depression. For many, it provides benefits like
- Rapid Relief: Improves depression symptoms faster than oral antidepressants.
- Restored Functionality: Helps people reconnect with loved ones and enjoy life again.
- Innovative Mechanism: Targets glutamate receptors to increase brain plasticity and overall function.
Given its possible side effects (e.g., sedation, dissociation), you can only get Spravato through a restricted distribution system under the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). It can only be administered in an accredited medical facility, like The Counseling Center, where licensed professionals oversee each dose for effectiveness and safety.
Separating Fact From Fiction
It’s important to know that Spravato is not the same as ketamine. Although both have likenesses, Spravato is a meticulously regulated treatment approved by the FDA and administered in controlled clinical settings like TCC to ensure safety and effectiveness.
How We Do Spravato
With REMS certification in in Millbury, Massachusetts and our ten New Jersey locations, TCC incorporates Spravato into individualized care plans for people grappling with TRD.
What to Expect
At TCC, our certified treatment centers and experienced clinicians ensure that every visit is safe, effective, and centered around your needs.
- Medical Assessment: Our clinicians review your medical history to assess if Spravato is a worthwhile treatment for your needs.
- Controlled Sessions: Each treatment is administered by licensed clinicians in a safe, patient-focused environment.
- Continuing Support: Spravato is part of a wider mental health plan that involves medication management and counseling.
Is Spravato The Right Option For You?
You may be a good candidate for Spravato if
- You’ve used at minimum two antidepressants with no notable improvement.
- Your symptoms hold you back from fully living your life.
- You’re ready to learn about innovative therapies to improve your mental health.
The Counseling Center: Your Partner For Mental Health
At The Counseling Center At Yorktown Heights, we prioritize providing high-quality, sympathetic care. Our holistic approach includes:
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Medication management
- Intensive outpatient programs for psychiatric health
Spravato is the most recent addition to our list of personalized mental health solutions, helping patients rediscover healing and hope.
Take Your First Step Toward Healing
You never have to cope with depression on your own. When you’re prepared to learn about how Spravato could improve your life, TCC is here to assist. Please call us any time at 914-977-0608 to schedule your private evaluation. Better health could be more possible than you know.
Author
Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Stephen Cooke brings over a decade of experience in international and American healthcare communications to Praesum. A prolific writer and published author, Stephen has dedicated his career to promoting health and recovery across various organizations.
