HbOT for mental health conditions offers a promising and innovative approach to addressing depression, anxiety, brain fog, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
By enhancing brain function and supporting natural healing processes, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HbOT) treatments can provide a complementary path towards improved healing, alongside conventional medicine.
Depression, anxiety, brain fog, and PTSD affect millions of people worldwide.
They often stem from a mix of genetic, biological, and environmental factors:
- Chemical imbalances (e.g., reduced serotonin or dopamine activity)
- Long-term stress
- Trauma
- Sleep disruption
These can result in challenges that can have a significant impact on the quality of life – persistent sadness, excessive worry, lack of mental clarity, and reliving traumatic experiences.
What is HbOT?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HbOT) involves breathing almost pure oxygen inside a pressurised chamber.
This process increases oxygen delivery throughout the body, (including the brain), which can help to reduce inflammation, repair damaged tissue and enhance brain function.
At Oxify centres in Leeds, Manchester, Retford, York, and Newcastle/Gateshead, we provide HbOT complementary treatments for many physical and mental health conditions.
Book a taster session at your nearest branch by following the instructions on screen. Or complete our contact form for a call back to discuss your symptoms.
HbOT for mental health conditions
More people are turning to HbOT for mental health conditions to complement traditional treatments.
Research suggests that HbOT may:
- Reduce brain inflammation and oxidative stress
- Improve mitochondrial function (cell energy production)
- Encourage the brain to rewire and repair itself
- Boost blood flow by stimulating new blood vessel growth
By addressing underlying mechanisms, HbOT for mental health conditions offers more than symptom management by creating an environment where healing and recovery are possible.
Patients exploring HbOT for depression, anxiety, brain fog, and PTSD have reported improvements including:
- Brighter mood and reduced depressive symptoms
- Calmer responses to stress, fewer panic episodes
- Sharper mental clarity, improved focus, reduced brain fog
- Better sleep quality
- Fewer and less intense PTSD flashbacks, improved emotional regulation
Please Note: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is not a replacement for conventional medicine. Please consult your doctor before starting treatments.
HbOT is an effective complementary therapy for mental health conditions working alongside medications and/or psychotherapy. By targeting biological processes like oxygen delivery and neuroplasticity, HbOT may:
Enhance recovery
Reduce reliance on higher doses of medication (under medical supervision)
Improve secondary issues (poor sleep and fatigue)
While more large-scale studies are needed, growing evidence supports HbOT for mental health conditions:
- A randomised controlled trial investigating HbOT in mild traumatic brain injury patients with cognitive deficits, found significant improvements in memory, attention, and executive function.
- Veterans with PTSD showed a reduction in the severity of PTSD symptoms and improved quality of life following HbOT treatments.
If you’re seeking an effective complementary therapy for a mental health condition for yourself or a loved one, HbOT could be the answer you are looking for. The Oxify team is dedicated to your comfort and peace of mind, guiding you through HbOT for mental health conditions in a safe and supportive environment.
Simply complete our contact form or book a taster session at a branch near you by following the instructions on screen.
