Can you fill in the blank? ____________ causes more disability worldwide than any other illness. Conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, and back problems might first come to mind, but the answer is actually depression. In fact, according to The World Health Organization, depression causes more disability worldwide than any other illness. And, in addition […]
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Short Term Treatments for Depression: Ketamine vs ECT
While electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and ketamine are both effective treatments for depression, ketamine was found to have a faster onset of action and better short-term cognitive outcomes than ECT, according to study results published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. The study included 50 patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who were hospitalized at the department […]
