A clinical protocol for group-based ketamine-assisted therapy in a community of practice: the Roots To Thrive model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ketamine-assisted therapy (KaT) has demonstrated therapeutic potential in treating depression, anxiety, and PTSD, driving interest in group-based models of care. Yet, few published protocols offer the comprehensive structure required for safe, scalable application in real-world clinical settings. The RTT-KaT model offers a resilience-informed, community-anchored framework that integrates trauma-aware care with a respectful and intentional weaving of Western and Indigenous knowledge systems. Initially launched as a quality improvement initiative through a partnership between a Canadian university and a regional health authority, RTT-KaT has since evolved into a non-profit clinical program. To date, it has supported over 750 participants through more than 2,000 KaT session

SUBMITTER: Dames S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12498912 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature