Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression: What You Need to Know
Depression affects millions of people worldwide, and while traditional treatments help many, approximately one-third don’t respond adequately to standard antidepressants and therapy (Rush et al., 2006). For these individuals, ketamine represents an additional option in the treatment toolkit. This guide explains both ketamine treatment alone and the enhanced approach of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), including realistic expectations about benefits and limitations.
How Psychological Trauma Affects the Body
When we think about trauma, we often focus on its emotional and mental impacts—the flashbacks, anxiety, and persistent fear. But trauma doesn’t just live in our minds. It affects our bodies, creating a complex web of physical symptoms that can persist long after the traumatic event has passed.