Is ketamine therapy a good fit for my child?
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A Pathway Forward
Does your child suffer from?
- Depression (MDD or TRD)
- Anxiety (GAD)
- Trauma & PTSD
- Obsessive Compulsive Behaviors (OCD)
- Eating Disorders (especially anorexia)
- Acute Suicidality & Suicidal Ideation
Ketamine works quickly
One of the advantages of ketamine is that it produces symptom relief very quickly, in less than an hour, rather than the weeks it takes for antidepressants to take effect. The immediate response makes ketamine especially attractive for patients who are at high risk for suicide.
Timing of the therapeutic intervention may also play an important role, as evidence suggests that delaying ketamine therapy until later in the natural course of disease increases the likelihood of treatment resistance.
Why ketamine?
Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) are 12-18 year-olds who are the fastest growing population of individuals suffering from and being diagnosed with Mental Health Disorders.
Ketamine Therapy and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) have shown remarkable results in adults with treatment resistant mental health disorders, acute suicidality and trauma. Adolescents, however, are distinct from the adult population – bringing unique perspectives and clinical-therapeutic needs.
AYAKAP, or Adolescent and Young Adult Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, brings the power of psychedelic medicine to an adolescent population in need.
Pala Medicine, led by board-certified pediatrician Dr. Suraiya Rahman, specializes in working with young adults. She is a founder and leader of a national AYAKAP Professionals organization, which conducts research and develops standards of care in this emerging area of medicine.
Take the next step…
The journey begins with a free phone consultation.
We’ll help answer the questions:
- Is ketamine a good fit for my child and our family?
- What are the next steps?
If your child is a potential candidate, we will provide an overview of our process and next steps, as well as discuss any questions you may have.
We look forward to the conversation.
Schedule your free consultation call here…
About Dr. Suraiya Rahman, MD
Dr. Suraiya ‘Simi’ Rahman, MD is co-founder and Medical Director at Pala Medicine. Suraiya is a board-certified Pediatrician and trained ketamine provider with 15+ years of experience using ketamine safely in a clinical context.
She is a national leader in the emerging practice of ketamine-assisted therapy for adolescents. Her mission is to provide adolescents in crisis with equitable access to safe, legal, and effective psychedelic-based treatment options.
- Board-certified physician (in Pediatrics)
- Trained in ketamine-assisted therapy for individuals and groups (PRATI Psychedelic Research and Training Institute)
- Certified Psychedelic Facilitator (UC Berkeley, expected June 2025 )
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at USC/Keck School of Medicine
- Co-founder of the AYAKAP Professionals network of clinical researchers and practitioners
Testimonials
“This treatment has been life-changing for me. I can’t emphasize enough the professionalism, wisdom and heart that Suraiya and team bring to their practice. It has made a huge difference in my life and my relationships.”
“They have created a beautiful space that is healing. Thank you Pala Medicine for being so wonderful!”
“They are passionate about their clients’ healing and it’s clear that they truly care.”
“I have recommended Pala Medicine to several of my closest friends and family, and would 100% recommend them as the provider of choice for anyone seeking ketamine therapy.”
