Ketamine for Depression: Rewiring the Brain for Relief
2025-02-07
For individuals with depression unresponsive to standard antidepressants, ketamine offers a potential breakthrough. Research suggests ketamine targets a different brain system, promoting the regrowth of synapses and improving brain circuitry. Yale experts explain that ketamine's rapid effects may open a critical period of brain plasticity, making it easier to change thought patterns and adapt to new stimuli. Optimal results often involve a comprehensive treatment plan including psychotherapy like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).