Research Review: Is Off-Label Repeat Prescription of Ketamine as a Rapid Antidepressant Safe?
Dr. Weiner reviews a recently published deep dive into ketamine's use as a rapid antidepressant, exploring its potential and pitfalls and highlighting therapeutic effects, ethical concerns, and safety issues in treatment-resistant depression.
Research Review: Exploring Ketamine Can Produce Oscillatory Dynamics in Brainwaves (Gamma & Delta)
New (May 2024) research unveils the mechanisms behind ketamine's ability to induce altered brain oscillations, offering profound insights into its therapeutic potential and the nature of consciousness itself.
Research Review: Exploring Effects & Experiences of Ketamine in Group Couples Therapy
A recent study explores the effect of a “relational dose” of ketamine combined with Imago relationship therapy for couples; quantitative data showed significant improvements in relationship satisfaction scores post-treatment, with benefits persisting for up to 15 months.
Research Review: Chronic Pain as an Emergent Property of a Complex System & the Potential Roles of Psychedelic Therapies
A recent study offers a fresh perspective on pain by applying the lens of complexity science to chronic pain. We review the study's key points and discuss how psychedelic therapies may offer promising solutions.
Research Review: Therapeutic Alliance Significantly Improves Outcomes of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
A recent study examined the role of the therapeutic alliance between patients and intervention facilitators in PAT for MDD. The study found that a stronger therapeutic alliance was associated with more positive outcomes for patients.