Researchers have found that a single, low-dose ketamine infusion was relatively free of side effects for patients with treatment-resistant depression. Elia Acevedo-Diaz, M.D., Carlos Zarate, M.D., and colleagues at the National Institute of Mental Health, part of the National Institutes of Health, reported their findings in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Studies have shown that… Continue reading Can Ketamine Help Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression?
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A New Genetic Clue to Bipolar Disorder
Researchers from Johns Hopkins have identified 84 potential inherited gene mutations that could contribute to the most severe forms of bipolar disorder. The study is one of the first of rare genetic variations in people with bipolar disorder, which affects about 5.6 million Americans. The work, published in JAMA Psychiatry, was led by Fernando Goes,… Continue reading A New Genetic Clue to Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder: What You Need to Know
Much attention is paid to the issue of depression, but there is another mental illness that people know much less about. They may be suffering from it, or living with a person who has it. And not being aware of borderline personality disorder in cases like that can lead to serious consequences. Here, from… Continue reading Bipolar Disorder: What You Need to Know
“Fuzzy Thinking” in Depression & Bipolar Disorder Is Real
People with depression or bipolar disorder often feel their thinking ability has gotten “fuzzy”, or less sharp than before their symptoms began. rResearchers at the University of Michigan have shown in a very large study that effect is indeed real – and rooted in brain activity differences that show up on advanced brain scans. The… Continue reading “Fuzzy Thinking” in Depression & Bipolar Disorder Is Real