Case report: Adult with bipolar disorder and autism treated with ketamine assisted psychotherapy.
Frontiers in psychiatry January 1, 2024 Christopher P Harris, Becky Jones, Kathryn Walker et al. 4 citations
A 29-year-old man with bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and type 2 diabetes experienced daily mood swings, suicidal thoughts, and anger outbursts that could not be controlled by prescribed medications. He underwent ketamine assisted psychotherapy with 6 initial IV infusions over one month followed by 2 booster infusions. After treatment, dramatic reductions in outbursts, anxiety, suicidality, and depression scores were observed. The case suggests that Autism Spectrum Disorder is not a contraindication for IV ketamine and ketamine assisted psychotherapy, and that such treatment might be tailored to individuals with both conditions, though additional systematized research is warranted.