Telehealth companies are mailing a Schedule III narcotic to tens of thousands of depressed patients, hailing it as the democratization of mental health. They call it access. I call it abandonment.

Ketamine therapy is a newer approach to managing chronic pain. While early results are promising, there’s a lot to consider before giving it a try. Ketamine therapy is a possible treatment for chronic ...

If you’ve seen signs for ketamine centers near you or noticed ads for at-home ketamine on social media, you’re probably aware that the psychedelic-like drug is gaining fame as a mental health ...

In late 2022, Sarah Gutilla's treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe that she was actively contemplating suicide. Raised in foster care, the 34-year-old's childhood was marked by physical ...

A sweeping review of 67 trials has cast doubt on the use of ketamine and similar NMDA receptor antagonists for chronic pain relief. While ketamine is frequently prescribed off-label for conditions ...

Ketamine is a fast-acting antidepressant that may be effective in treating depression when patients haven’t responded to other medications. About 30% of all patients with depression don’t respond to ...

Ketamine has emerged as a potential treatment for depression, particularly for individuals with treatment-resistant depression. It works by affecting glutamate levels and promoting neuroplasticity in ...