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Oct222026

Lexapro Not Working This Fall? Spravato Can Help

Lexapro Not Working This Fall? Spravato Can Help

Written by Samrawit Mersha (PMHNP-BC), and clinically reviewed by Kartiki Churi, MD, MBA, FAPA, Chief Medical Officer, Axis Integrated Mental Health. Lexapro often feels like it is not working in the fall because shorter days change how your brain handles serotonin; the same chemical Lexapro works on. Some people also build tolerance to SSRIs over…

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Aug202026

Mindbloom Ketamine Therapy vs Spravato Ketamine Therapy: Pros, Cons, Eligibility, and Costs

Mindbloom Ketamine Therapy vs Spravato Ketamine Therapy: Pros, Cons, Eligibility, and Costs

Mindbloom and Spravato both use ketamine-based approaches for mental health treatment, but they differ substantially in how treatment is delivered, monitored, and regulated. Mindbloom provides prescribed ketamine for use at home, with treatment supported remotely and a designated peer monitor present during dosing. This model may appeal to people who prioritize convenience and prefer receiving…

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Jun222026

Featured are a few of Axis iNtegrated Mental Health's Psychiatrists for Treatment Resistant Depression

Treatment-Resistant Depression in Boulder, Denver & Westminster

Struggling with treatment-resistant depression that won’t lift? Get cutting-edge, insurance-covered treatment in Boulder, Denver & Westminster. Explore TMS, Ketamine (Spravato) & more. Start your recovery at Axis—book today. Advanced Depression Treatments in Boulder, Denver, and Westminster: What Works When Nothing Else Has When depression won’t lift despite therapy and antidepressants, it’s not your fault—and it’s…

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Jun82026

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Is Spravato Worth It? The Pros, Cons, and What Patients Tell Us

If you’re considering Spravato for depression, one of the biggest questions is simple: Is it worth it? The answer depends on what you’re hoping to gain, what you’re willing to tolerate during treatment, and how much depression is currently costing you in your daily life. Like any treatment, Spravato has advantages and drawbacks. Understanding both…

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May62026

Esketamine vs Ketamine. Are They the Same Thing?

Esketamine vs Ketamine. Are They the Same Thing?

This blog compares Spravato (esketamine nasal spray) and IV ketamine as treatment options for depression, particularly treatment-resistant depression. It outlines key differences in administration, safety, side effects, insurance coverage, cost, and effect. If you’ve been researching alternatives to antidepressants, you’ve probably come across ketamine and esketamine. You might even be wondering: “Esketamine vs ketamine—are they…

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Mar62026

Is Ketamine Therapy Covered by Insurance? A Colorado Patient's Guide to Spravato, IV Ketamine, and Getting Costs Covered

Is Ketamine Therapy Covered by Insurance? A Colorado Patient’s Guide to Spravato, IV Ketamine, and Getting Costs Covered

Yes — But It Depends on the Type of Ketamine and Your Insurance Plan The short answer: Spravato (esketamine nasal spray) is covered by most major insurance plans in Colorado including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, and Denver Health POS+ plan. IV ketamine infusions, however, are almost never covered by insurance because…

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Aug92025

Can Spravato Help with Anxiety?

Can Spravato Help with Anxiety?

Can Spravato help anxiety? Learn about how depression treatments with esketamine can improve anxiety symptoms in Denver, Boulder & Westminster. Evidence-based more-than-meds care at Axis Integrated Mental Health Can Spravato Help with Anxiety? Understanding Esketamine Treatment for Anxiety Disorders While Spravato (esketamine) is FDA-approved only for treatment-resistant depression, emerging research and clinical experience suggest it…

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Jan162025

Spravato for Depression: The Best Treatment Option

Spravato for Depression: The Best Treatment Option

Struggling with treatment-resistant depression? Spravato offers rapid relief when traditional antidepressants fall short. Learn how this FDA-approved nasal spray works and if it’s right for you. Is Spravato the Best Treatment for Depression When Nothing Else Works? For many living with major depressive disorder (MDD) or treatment-resistant depression (TRD), traditional treatments like SSRIs or talk…

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