Ketamine Assisted Therapy for Employers with Sherry Rais

DriveThruHR - HR Conversations

On this DriveThruHR episode, Michael interviews Sherry Rais, the founder of Enthea, who discusses Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAT) and its potential as a transformative employee benefit. Enthea provides a structured approach to KAT, addressing mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. KAT stands out due to its rapid, curative potential, sometimes offering relief within 4-6 hours—a notable benefit for individuals experiencing severe distress or suicidal ideation. Essential points covered include: Effectiveness: KAT has demonstrated substantial reductions in symptoms: 86% in PTSD, 67% in depression, and 65% in anxiety, with 82% of patients remaining off antidepressants a year later.Workplace Impact: Given that mental health costs employers $225 billion annually, KAT's approach could offer a more effective, cost-efficient solution for supporting employee well-being than traditional therapy and medication. The episode explores how Enthea's innovative approach to mental health care could reshape benefits packages and improve workplace productivity by addressing the root causes of mental health challenges instead of merely managing symptoms.