Ketamine has been shown to be safe and effective in treating depression, but its mechanisms of action are not fully understood (Kadriu et al., 2020). One of the advantages of ketamine over traditional antidepressants is its rapid antidepressant effects. However, because no well-established ...
THE USE OF KETAMINE IN ADOLESCENTS WITH TREATMENT RESISTANT DEPRESSION: WHERE ARE WE AND WHAT DOES THE CURRENT EVIDENCE SAY?Porter, AliciaMental Health Matters
Materials and Methods: Adults meeting criteria for treatment-resistant depression undergoing index course ECT received either methohexital (1 to 2mg/kg) or ketamine (1 to 2mg/kg) anesthesia in this dual-arm double-blinded randomized clinical trial (NCT02752724). The primary outcome of this ...
Chronic administration of ketamine induces depression in Wistar rat, but does not affect sexual functionSchizophrenia is a mental disorder that is characterized by periodic shift in positive symptoms (conceptual disorganization, delusions, hallucinations, hyperactivity, stereotypy behaviour etc.) and negative...
Postpartum depression is a common complication of childbirth. In the last decade, it has been suggested that subdissociative-dose ketamine is a fast-acting antidepressant. We aimed to investigate the efficacy of low-dose ketamine administered during caesarean section in preventing postpartum depression...
With the US FDA approving ketamine as a potential treatment for depression, we examine the future of the notorious party drug
Vit C is also believed to be involved in anxiety, stress, depression, fatigue and mood state in humans. It has been hypothesized that oral Vit C supplementation can elevate mood as well as reduce distress and anxiety. 6.1. Depression Depression (DP) is a mental disorder characterized by a...