Spravato

Treatment-resistant depression affects about 30% of people struggling with major depressive disorder. At Hopewell Health Solutions, with locations in Glastonbury and West Hartford, Connecticut, board-certified mental health specialists provide Spravato® nasal spray to ease depression symptoms when other treatments haven’t worked. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.

What is Spravato?

Spravato is a nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression or depression that hasn’t responded to traditional depression medications. If you struggle with suicidal thoughts or actions after trying traditional solutions, it’s time for a different approach. 

Spravato is an FDA-approved treatment for suicidal ideation and treatment-resistant depression. 

What are the benefits of Spravato?

Spravato is a safe and effective approach for easing depression symptoms. It offers rapid improvement of symptoms without the side effects associated with traditional antidepressants. In fact, symptom relief can appear in as little as 24 hours. 

Am I a candidate for Spravato?

The Hopewell Health Solutions team determines if Spravato is right for you after discussing your medical history and symptoms and completing a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Symptoms of depression that Spravato can help treat include:

• Ongoing or extreme sadness
• Thoughts of suicide
• Loss of interest in favorite activities
• Substance misuse
• Sleep changes
• Weight changes
• Difficulty concentrating
• Feeling hopeless, worthless, or helpless
• Social isolation
• Substance misuse

If you’re a candidate for Spravato, the Hopewell Health Solutions team tailors a personalized depression treatment plan that may combine multiple solutions.

What should I expect when using Spravato?

You use Spravato at the Hopewell Health Solutions office under medical supervision. The team offers Spravato treatments in the afternoon as needed to accommodate busy schedules. 

When you arrive at the Hopewell Health Solutions center, you relax in a comfortable chair.  Your specialist hands you the nasal spray, and you administer it yourself. They supervise the process to ensure safety and effectiveness. 

What happens after taking Spravato?

After you use Spravato nasal spray, have a family member or friend drive you home. Get a good night’s rest, and by the next morning, you can typically resume everyday activities without restrictions. Call the Hopewell Health Solutions office at any time with concerns or questions throughout your journey. Your specialist determines when to schedule the next round of Spravato treatment. 

You might also complete psychotherapy sessions at Hopewell Health Solutions and make healthy lifestyle changes, such as getting regular exercise and enough sleep, having a strong social support network in place, and minimizing stress.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth Spravato evaluation at Hopewell Health Solutions by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.