The Latest News: FDA Approves Spravato As A Standalone Treatment For Treatment-Resistant Depression
February 03, 2025
The Counseling Center Reaches Significant Milestone In Psychiatric Treatment
If you’ve been struggling with depression and usual treatments haven’t improved your symptoms, new possibilities are now available. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its authorization of SPRAVATO® (esketamine), an antidepressant nasal spray.
From now on, Spravato is cleared to use as a single treatment for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This is the first monotherapy authorized for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not responded to at minimum two oral antidepressants.
A Breakthrough In Depression Treatment Has Arrived
At The Counseling Center At Freehold (TCC), a frontrunner in outpatient mental health services, we are happy to have provided Spravato as effective therapy for TRD for the last several years. After this new approval, TCC continue to spearhead effective mental health care.
Spravato was initially approved in 2019 for TRD patients others requiring concurrent oral antidepressant medications for suicidal tendencies.
Per the latest clinical tests, the FDA has recognized Spravato’s value as an individual therapy, marking a transformative milestone in mental health care. Initially, people using Spravato also received an oral antidepressant. As of now, the FDA has declared the treatment can be taken on its own. This 2025 approval came following a major study determined that Spravato alone was more effective than a placebo.
What Is Spravato?
Spravato is a trailblazing approach to minimizing depression. It is a nasal spray derived from esketamine, a component of the anesthetic ketamine. Spravato targets glutamate, a [critical brain neurotransmitter, to help improve brain function and mood
The new FDA sanction follows studies demonstrating that Spravato, as single medication, provided rapid and notable symptom alleviation, with lots of people feeling improvement in just 24-48 hours.
Why Choose Spravato At The Counseling Center At Freehold?
At The Counseling Center At Freehold, we put individualized treatment before all else. If you haven’t found an effective solution for your depression, contact us about Spravato. It goes beyond a simple treatment— it’s life-changing for patients who haven’t found success with traditional antidepressants.
What Makes Spravato Stand Out?
Spravato is a revolutionary medication for treatment-resistant depression. For many, it provides benefits like
- Rapid Relief: Improves depressive symptoms more quickly than oral medications.
- Return Of Functionality: Helps patients reconnect with loved ones and enjoy life again.
- Innovative Mechanism: Targets glutamate receptors to increase brain plasticity and overall function.
Because of its potential side effects (e.g., sedation, dissociation), patients can only get Spravato from a restricted distribution system under the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). It has to be administered in an accredited medical facility, like The Counseling Center, where licensed professionals monitor each session for effectiveness and safety.
Getting The Facts
It’s essential to know that Spravato is not ketamine. Although both have likenesses, Spravato is a specially regulated treatment authorized by the FDA and delivered in safe clinical facilities like TCC to guarantee safety and effectiveness.
How We Do Spravato
With REMS certification in in Millbury, Massachusetts and all ten New Jersey locations, TCC incorporates Spravato into individualized care plans for individuals grappling with TRD.
What to Expect
At The Counseling Center At Freehold, our certified facilities and experienced professionals ensure that every visit is safe, effective, and centered around your needs.
- Medical Assessment: Our clinicians review your health history to assess if Spravato is the proper option for you.
- Supervised Sessions: Each session is administered by licensed clinicians in a safe, compassionate setting.
- Ongoing Support: Spravato is part of a broader mental health plan that includes medication management and therapy.
Is Spravato A Good Treatment For You?
You may be an appropriate candidate for Spravato if
- You’ve tried at minimum two antidepressants without significant improvement.
- Your symptoms stop you from fully living life.
- You’re in a good place to try new treatments to improve your mental health.
The Counseling Center: Your Partner For Psychiatric Health
At The Counseling Center At Freehold, we’re dedicated to giving advanced, sympathetic care. Our holistic approach involves:
- Group, individual and family therapy
- Medication management
- Intensive outpatient programs for psychiatric care
Spravato is the latest addition to our offerings of individualized mental health treatments, helping patients find healing and hope.
Take The First Step Toward Better Mental Health
You don’t have to face depression on your own. When you’re prepared to hear how Spravato could transform your life, The Counseling Center At Freehold is here to assist. Contact us any time at 732-515-4187 to request your private assessment. Relief could be just one step away.
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.
