Bring JOY back to your life

with Joyous at-home microdose ketamine treatment for mental health
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How Can Joyous Help You Improve Your Mental Health?

treat the root causes, not just the symptoms

Reduce Anxiety

89%

Reduction

Over 89% of Joyous patients report improved anxiety symptoms within the first month of treatment.

Anxiety can be overwhelming, especially when traditional treatments haven't provided relief. Research shows low-dose ketamine treatment can help reduce anxiety, improve resilience to stress, and enhance neuroplasticity to break free from old anxiety thought loops.

Relieve Depression

Depression can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of life, and lead to negative thought loops you can't seem to get out of. Joyous microdose ketamine treatment can help you treat the root causes of your depression symptoms, build new neural pathways, and reconnect with your joyous self again.

Break Free from PTSD

"100% recommend this treatment for PTSD. My night nightmares have almost completely stopped and my anxiety is 75% better."

Maci
Joyous patient

Joyous treatment can help patients process underlying emotions and patterns that may normally be too challenging to access, and learn lasting valuable skills to live a joyful life again.

Manage Chronic Stress

What are people saying about Joyous?

Studies have shown that ketamine treatment can help improve resilience against persistent stress, alleviating symptoms and helping modulate the brain's stress-response mechanism, leading to decreased anxiety and improved mood.

Reduce Performance Anxiety

"Joyous is a remarkable, life altering, life saving therapy, I'd recommend to all my friends and family struggling with complicated grief, anxiety, depression or PTSD"

Tabitha
Joyous patient

Over 88% of Joyous patients report improvements in anxiety symptoms in the first month of treatment, including social anxiety and performance anxiety!

Overcome Grief

High Efficacy in Treatment-Resistant Cases

Anxiety can be overwhelming, especially when traditional treatments haven't provided relief. Research shows low-dose ketamine treatment can help reduce anxiety, improve resilience to stress, and enhance neuroplasticity to break free from old anxiety thought loops.

Ease OCD

Anxiety can be overwhelming, especially when traditional treatments haven't provided relief. Research shows low-dose ketamine treatment can help reduce anxiety, improve resilience to stress, and enhance neuroplasticity to break free from old anxiety thought loops.

  • Modulation of Glutamate System
  • Reduction in Obsessive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors
  • High Efficacy in Treatment Resistant Cases
Joyous can help with:
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD
Chronic Stress
Performance Anxiety
Grief
OCD

Patient Testimonials

Megann
US
Brandon G
US
My journey was great. I took it for 5 months. Now my anxiety is almost completely gone. Also my depression went away. I feel a whole lot better than I have in ten years
Jessica
US
Will
US
I have struggled with anxiety my whole life. Tried many unhealthy and prescribed remedies. None worked. Ketamine has been a game changer. I would highly recommend this to anyone...
Monika
US
It is so easy to let the little things go that I would normally obsess on. I used to start everyday just irritated at everything. Now my days are full of happiness and excitement.
Eva D
US
Quite literally life saving. Having been living with depression for 22 years, I never knew life could be this … well, joyous!! I feel like I have superpowers.

What is Ketamine?

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that was FDA-approved in 1970, best known for its use as an anesthetic in medical procedures. The Joyous treatment plan uses psycholytic doses (very low doses) of ketamine.
What sets it apart from other anesthetics is its ability to provide effective pain relief without impairing the respiratory system. In recent decades, ketamine has been discovered to be a breakthrough for mental healthwith significant clinical data showing patients with depression, anxiety,PTSD, even those with treatment-resistant conditions, finding relief from symptoms.
The Joyous treatment plan has shown to:
Produce a sense of calm
Reduce Jugement & impulsive reactions
Boost Empathy & self-compassion
Build new neural pathways
Enhance receptivity to therapy & self-care
Enhance synaptogenesis

What is Ketamine?

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that was FDA-approved in 1970, best known for its use as an anesthetic in medical procedures. The Joyous treatment plan uses psycholytic doses (very low doses) of ketamine.
What is
ketamine
What sets it apart from other anesthetics is its ability to provide effective pain relief without impairing the respiratory system. In recent decades, ketamine has been discovered to be a breakthrough for mental healthwith significant clinical data showing patients with depression, anxiety,PTSD, even those with treatment-resistant conditions, finding relief from symptoms.
The Joyous treatment plan has shown to:
Produce a sense of calm
Reduce Jugement & impulsive reactions
Boost Empathy & self-compassion
Build new neural pathways
Enhance receptivity to therapy & self-care
Enhance synaptogenesis

The Joyous Treatment Plan

How Joyous
Treatment Works

Content and resources to treat the root causes

We combine very low-dose ketamine medication with curated psychology-based treatment courses and content to help your brain build new neural connections and make gradual, consistent mental health improvements.

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Deeper than surface-level relief

Our psycholytic mental health treatment is designed for patients to process underlying emotions, heal old thought patterns, and build valuable skills to handle life's ups and downs far beyond treatment.

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Personalized treatment & individualized care

Patients start with the lowest dose and through daily monitoring and feedback, we adjust your dose to help you find the most effective plan for you.

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FAQs

TREATMENT
Is it compatible with other antidepressants?
Low-dose ketamine medication is compatible with other antidepressants. Many of our patients continue to take their antidepressants while on our treatment and have not had any issues. Your Joyous medical provider will review your medical history and current list of medications to ensure that Joyous is a good fit for you and there aren't any interactions.
How is it different from IV ketamine?
Our low dose ketamine protocol can be taken orally from the comfort of your home and does not require you to stop or pause your daily tasks. Low dose ketamine is considered a psycholytic dose, not a psychedelic dose. This means that our patients experience the positive benefits of improved mood, new perspective, and improved neural connectivity without the psychedelic experience.
Is there downtime?
Joyous uses a proprietary low dose ketamine protocol that is highly effective without the psychedelic experience. Our treatment uses a psycholytic dose that allows you to move beyond the superficial layers of your day-to-day mind, can help heal unhealthy neural pathways, and help you achieve the clarity you need to live the life you deserve. Our treatment requires no down time, special conditions, or "trip sitters," because our doses are low enough to not cause a psychedelic experience, and our providers monitor patient side effects and progress virtually. You can safely take our medication from the comfort of your home and continue to live your life.
How do I take the ketamine microdose?
Our ketamine medication comes in the form of "troches," small waxy squares that you place between your cheek and lip for about 15 minutes. Let the troche melt and once finished, you can spit the remaining wax out. Do not eat or drink while the troche is in to optimize absorption.
How does it compare to other Ketamine products?
Other ketamine treatments can range between $500-$3000/month for high doses of ketamine. Higher doses create more of a "psychedelic" experience which can be overwhelming for some patients and benefit from integration coaching after the experience. Joyous uses microdoses, small doses where our patients remain fully coherent and oriented, able to engage with therapy and therapeutic exercises from the comfort of their home. All for just $129/month, no monthly commitment, making us the most affordable at-home ketamine treatment option.
What happens if I stop treatment?
When you're ready to stop treatment, our team will create a plan to help you stop treatment safely. Withdrawal symptoms are rare in our clinical setting. As time passes and the ketamine is out of your system, the neuroplasticity benefits may begin to dull, but can be reactivated by starting treatment again.
How long do I need to take this treatment?
There is no set timeline, you can participate in our low-dose ketamine treatment long term if you feel it is benefitting you, or you can come off it at any time. Many of our patients have been on the Joyous treatment for years and still have mental health benefits, while others stop when they feel that is right for them. There have been no reported complications or problems with taking our ketamine treatment for extended periods of time when taken as prescribed. When/if you decide to come off of the medication, withdrawal symptoms are rare in a clinical setting, and we will provide you with our medical recommendations to ensure that you can stop treatment safely. The length of treatment is personal to every patient, and you have complete say over how long you take ketamine.

What Do Our
Patients Experience?

Learn from the Joyous community and hear from real patients about their experience with Joyous.

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Our Patient's
Experience

What it feels like

The medication is a microdose, a very low dose that may produce an immediate sense of calm or "tipsiness". It should not be overwhelming or intense, but provides a moment to be reflective, breathe, and do something enjoyable like dance or listen to music.

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What to expect

Your Joyous medical provider will send a prescription to the pharmacy after your free consultation, and we will ship your medication in 2-3 business days. Prepare to make the most of your treatment by starting the treatment courses in the Be Joyous patient portal!

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Finding the right dose

You will receive daily texts to monitor how you're feeling and dosage recommendations until you find the dose that feels right for you. You can text or email our Care Team and providers if you have any questions or need assistance.

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How to Get Started

Four Easy Steps:
1
Self Assessment
Take a simple self assessment to see if Joyous is right for you.
2
Video Call
Have a free meeting with a Joyous medical provider via video call.
3
Payment
Pay for your first month subscription. Cancel anytime. FSA and HSA accepted.
4
Joyous Delivery
Conveniently have your treatment delivered to your home monthly.
Does insurance cover this?
Currently, insurance companies do not cover our ketamine treatments or consultations. We do accept HSA and FSA funds if you utilize those accounts in your health care. Some insurance plans cover different forms of ketamine treatment, however these options are normally difficult to find and expensive. At Joyous, we do everything we can to keep our service and treatment plan as affordable as possible, because we believe that mental health care is a priority and not a privilege.
What if I want to cancel?
Joyous treatment has no monthly commitment and can be canceled anytime as long as you cancel before your refill has been sent out. Please contact the Care Team via text or email to request cancelation; you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions about why you are leaving so we can understand your unique situation and can improve our service. Once the form has been submitted, we will review and We will also provide you with some recommendations on what to do post-treatment to ensure you remain happy and healthy.
Low Cost Monthly Subscription
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Get started today with Joyous and enjoy personalized treatment that includes:
Monthly supply of medication shipped to you
Personalized dosage and treatment plan
Daily and weekly monitoring to track progress
Check-in appointments with a provider
Guides, resources, and courses in our Be Joyous patient portal
Get Started
Low Cost
Monthly Subscription
See Price
Get started today with Joyous and enjoy personalized treatment that includes:
Monthly supply of medication shipped to you
Personalized dosage and treatment plan
Daily and weekly monitoring to track progress
Check-in appointments with a provider
Guides, resources, and courses in our Be Joyous patient portal
Get Started
How to get started:
1
Self Assessment
Take a simple self assessment to see if Joyous is right for you.
2
Video Call
Have a free meeting with a Joyous medical provider via video call.
3
Payment
Pay for your first month subscription. Cancel anytime. FSA and HSA accepted.
4
Joyous Delivery
Conveniently have your treatment delivered to your home monthly.

You’re not alone

Meet the Be-Joyous community

Be Joyous™ is an empowering community portal for Joyous patients, offering a space to connect, share, and grow together. It’s a safe, judgment-free zone for emotional expression and support.

On Be Joyous you'll:
  • Get access to a wealth of resources curated to improve your mental health
  • Engage in meaningful conversations with a supportive community
  • Find support, connection, and inspiration
  • Gain new perspectives and coping strategies
  • Find guided meditations, exercises, and feel-good content to help you build a more joyful mindset
Become a patient

FAQs

GENERAL
Ask anything...
Is Joyous available in my state?
Joyous is currently available in: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MO, MT, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY
How quickly can Joyous help me?
Joyous uses a low-dose ketamine protocol that can produce immediate calming effects, and can spark the beginning of gradual and consistent mental health improvement. Low-dose ketamine treatment can produce a heightened receptivity to therapy, allowing patients to practice therapy or self-care exercises to optimize treatment during the session. Over 89% of patients report improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms in the first month. Remember that every body is different and to trust the process. Many patients experience the biggest improvements in month 3 and 4 of treatment. Optimize your treatment outcomes by following our treatment courses to learn new skills and help heal unhealthy thought loops and build skills that last far beyond treatment.
Can I keep taking other medicatons?
Many medications are compatible with low-dose ketamine, including SSRIs and benzodiazepines. The list of contraindicated medications is short, but your Joyous medical provider will review your current medications and help you decide if our medication is a good fit for you. Many of our patients continue to take their antidepressant and anxiety medications throughout treatment without any issues. Be sure to bring your current list of medications to your consultation to review with your provider.
What does it feel like?
After about 15 minutes of taking your dose you may begin to feel a subtle calming and possible lightheadedness. Most people report having a positive experience with little-to-no side effects. However, you may feel a little tipsy and a bit “out of it” for 30-40 minutes. Many patients find the immediate effects to be very pleasant and a great time to reflect on their own thoughts, but if it doesn’t feel good for you then lowering the dose, or splitting your dose throughout the day, seems to reduce these side effects. You will begin to learn how ketamine affects you almost immediately. Over the first few weeks, we will track and adjust your dose based on how you feel. While you are learning, you may experience some side effects, for example lightheadedness or even nausea. All of these feelings are normal, and can be reduced through simple adjustments to the protocol.
Is ketamine safe?
Ketamine's safety profile is well-established in clinical settings like ours, making it a vital tool in medical practice. Its unique characteristic of not impairing the respiratory system contributes to its broad application and acceptability. Administered by our trained medical professionals in controlled doses, it's considered a safe anesthetic option for a wide range of patients. In fact, its safety is such that it's even used in surgeries with children. By adhering to stringent guidelines and protocols, we ensure that potential risks are minimized, reinforcing ketamine's position as a dependable choice within our healthcare environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Ketamine FDA Approved?
Is Ketamine FDA Approved?

Ketamine was FDA approved in 1970 as a dissociative analgesic and has since been used in clinics and hospitals globally. In recent decades, ketamine has been used off-label, to help treat mental health conditions including treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. Joyous uses compounded very low-dose ketamine lozenges as part of the treatment program, which are prescribed off-label.

How do I cancel my subscription?
How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel your prescription at any time by reaching out to our Care Team via text (844-774-0909) or email (care@joyous.team). They will send a short survey to help us improve our service and provide recommendations for stopping treatment. Once submitted, they will cancel your subscription. If you ever want to restart treatment in the future, we're always here to help!

How is Ketamine different than SSRIs?
How is Ketamine different than SSRIs?

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How long do you have to be on it?
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder treatment

with low-dose ketamine treatment

Many patients with OCD turn to Joyous when traditional treatments have not worked for them or have caused challenging side-effects. Joyous medication has a unique mechanism of action on the brain. Joyous patients report a reduction in obsessive thoughts, decreased compulsive behaviors, and rapid symptom relief.

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Overcoming grief

with low-dose ketamine treatment

Joyous treatment has helped countless patients manage grief, whether from losing a loved one, relationships ending, or other temporary life circumstances. Patients report overcoming the feeling of being stuck and emotional or behavioral patterns that keep them from processing their underlying emotions. Remember that you're not alone.

Joyous is designed for patients to "graduate" from treatment; utilize the program to help you overcome symptoms and move forward to a more joyful life.

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Improving sleep

with low-dose ketamine treatment

Struggling with sleep issues can severely impact your daily life, leaving you feeling exhausted and unable to function at your best. When traditional sleep aids and other methods don't bring the rest you need, it can lead to significant stress and a sense of despair. Fortunately, there are numerous alternative treatments and approaches that might be more effective for your specific situation. It's important to remember that you are not alone in facing these nighttime challenges; there is a wide community of individuals who experience similar struggles, along with healthcare professionals who specialize in sleep disorders, ready to help you find the restful sleep you deserve.

Learn moreSee list of all conditions
How long do I need to take this treatment?
How long do I need to take this treatment?

There is no set timeline, you can participate in our low-dose ketamine treatment long term if you feel it is benefitting you, or you can come off it at any time.

Many of our patients have been on the Joyous treatment for years and still have mental health benefits, while others stop when they feel that is right for them. There have been no reported complications or problems with taking our ketamine treatment for extended periods of time when taken as prescribed.

When/if you decide to come off of the medication, withdrawal symptoms are rare in a clinical setting, and we will provide you with our medical recommendations to ensure that you can stop treatment safely. The length of treatment is personal to every patient, and you have complete say over how long you take ketamine.

Who is a good candidate for Joyous?
Who is a good candidate for Joyous?

Good candidates for the Joyous treatment are people who have tried therapy and/or traditional medications in the past and didn't feel like that was enough or the right kind of treatment for them. People who suffer from depression and anxiety commonly experience relief from our treatment even when other treatments failed.

What happens if I stop the treatment?
What happens if I stop the treatment?

When you're ready to stop treatment, our team will create a plan to help you stop treatment safely. Withdrawal symptoms are rare in our clinical setting. As time passes and the ketamine is out of your system, the neuroplasticity benefits may begin to dull, but can be reactivated by starting treatment again.

How does it compare to other Ketamine products?
How does it compare to other Ketamine products?

Other ketamine treatments can range between $500-$3000/month for high doses of ketamine. Higher doses create more of a "psychedelic" experience which can be overwhelming for some patients and benefit from integration coaching after the experience. Joyous uses microdoses, small doses where our patients remain fully coherent and oriented, able to engage with therapy and therapeutic exercises from the comfort of their home. All for just $129/month, no monthly commitment, making us the most affordable at-home ketamine treatment option.

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Comparing Joyous to other in-home ketamine treatments
How do I take the ketamine microdose?
How do I take the ketamine microdose?

Our ketamine medication comes in the form of "troches," small waxy squares that you place between your cheek and lip for about 15 minutes. Let the troche melt and once finished, you can spit the remaining wax out. Do not eat or drink while the troche is in to optimize absorption.

Is there downtime?
Is there downtime?

Joyous uses a proprietary low dose ketamine protocol that is highly effective without the psychedelic experience. Our treatment uses a psycholytic dose that allows you to move beyond the superficial layers of your day-to-day mind, can help heal unhealthy neural pathways, and help you achieve the clarity you need to live the life you deserve. Our treatment requires no down time, special conditions, or "trip sitters," because our doses are low enough to not cause a psychedelic experience, and our providers monitor patient side effects and progress virtually. You can safely take our medication from the comfort of your home and continue to live your life.

How is it different from IV ketamine?
How is it different from IV ketamine?

Our low dose ketamine protocol can be taken orally from the comfort of your home and does not require you to stop or pause your daily tasks. Low dose ketamine is considered a psycholytic dose, not a psychedelic dose. This means that our patients experience the positive benefits of improved mood, new perspective, and improved neural connectivity without the psychedelic experience.

Is it compatible with other antidepressants?
Is it compatible with other antidepressants?

Low-dose ketamine medication is compatible with other antidepressants. Many of our patients continue to take their antidepressants while on our treatment and have not had any issues. Your Joyous medical provider will review your medical history and current list of medications to ensure that Joyous is a good fit for you and there aren't any interactions.

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