Treatment-Resistant PTSD

Best Treatment Options: IV Ketamine, Prism

When traditional PTSD treatments don’t work, Breakthru can help

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD can affect anyone, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, culture, or age. Approximately 3.5% of U.S. adults are affected by PTSD each year, and about one in 11 people will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime. For those who do not respond to traditional PTSD treatments, our doctors collaborate with your primary care physician to develop a personalized plan to address treatment-resistant PTSD. To learn more, call Breakthru Psychiatric Solutions in Sandy Springs or Alpharetta, Georgia, or request an appointment online today.

The Problem - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Among U.S. Adults

1 in 20

adults (or 5%) in the U.S. has PTSD in any given
Women are 2 times more likely to develop PTSD than men
Veterans are more likely to suffer from PTSD than civilians
In 2020, about 13 million Americans had PTSD. In Georgia, this translates to roughly 430,000 adults.
Schnun, P. (n.d.). Epidemiology and impact of PTSD. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. https://www.ptsd.va.govlunderstand/common/common_adults.asp

What is Treatment-Resistant PTSD?

Treatment-resistant PTSD occurs when patients continue to experience overwhelming or disabling symptoms despite undergoing psychotherapy and medication. In such cases, interventional therapies may be considered.

How is treatment-resistant ptsd treated?

Breakthru Psychiatric Solutions collaborates with your primary care physician or psychiatrist to offer interventional therapies for treatment-resistant PTSD, including:

  • IV Ketamine Therapy: IV Ketamine is an anesthetic with significant effects on PTSD. The therapy involves an intravenous (IV) line in your arm, delivering the medication steadily into your bloodstream over 40-60 minutes. It is recommended to work with a therapist in conjunction with IV Ketamine treatments.
  • Prism for PTSD: Prism is an FDA-cleared therapy that uses a computer simulation and EEG headset to create a non-trauma-based experience. This therapy helps patients control their PTSD symptoms by engaging with a digital amygdala-based biomarker.

Let's connect to find out how you can overcome treatment-resistant depression.

*All interventional treatments for PTSD are currently not covered by insurance and are cash-pay only.
*Breakthru does not provide medication management and offers the interventional therapies listed above in conjunction with the support of your primary psychiatrist or PCP.