Setting Goals and Behavior Change in Enduring Ketamine Therapy

In ketamine-assisted therapy, setting clear goals for treatment and prioritizing behavioral changes are pivotal. Patients with treatment-resistant depression are guided to formulate specific, measurable, and achievable goals as part of the Montreal model. Emphasis is placed on basic lifestyle habits such as routine, sleep hygiene, exercise, and diet. Behavior modification is essential, including rationalizing medication changes, minimizing polypharmacy, and promoting patient responsibility for maintaining mental health.