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Unlocking the Brain: How the Lateral Habenula Influences Depression and Ketamine Therapy

The lateral habenula (LHb) stands out as a critical structure in understanding depression. This blog explores the LHb's role in the intricate landscape of neuroscience, its connection to depressive symptoms, and how ketamine therapy offers…

Ketamine and the Future of Mental Health: Insights from the 2024 Oxford International Conference

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Introduction The Oxford Ketamine International Conference in March 2024 brought together leading experts and researchers from around the world to explore the basic science and therapeutic use of ketamine. Oxford, with its esteemed university…

How Stress and Bipolar Disorder Interact: Causes, Course, and Treatment

All Posts, Diagnoses & Conditions, Psychotherapy, Science

Stress and bipolar disorder (BD) interact bidirectionally. Stress, particularly in early life, appears to have lasting effects and marks for early onset of BD, although the exact mechanism is poorly understood. The relationship of stress…

The Risks of At-Home Ketamine: A Cautionary Perspective

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Introduction Ketamine, an NMDA receptor antagonist, has shown promise in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders, including depression and PTSD. Its rapid-acting therapeutic effects have made it an appealing option in clinical…

Exploring Ketamine Therapy Risks in Light of Matthew Perry’s Untimely Passing

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Matthew Perry, celebrated for his iconic role on "Friends," tragically passed away on October 28, 2023, after being found unresponsive at the heated end of his swimming pool. His live-in personal assistant discovered him upon returning from…

A New Oral Medication for Postpartum Depression

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The first oral pill approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postpartum depression, called Zurzuvae, developed by Sage Therapeutics, is now available by prescription. The medication, approved in August, is currently available…

Call 988!

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The “988 Lifeline” service was launched in July 2022, progressing from the narrow focus on suicide prevention as the “National Suicide Prevention Lifeline” to a wider attention of forms of acute distress (and also requiring a much…

Understanding Methylfolate: Genetic Connection and Clinical Insights

All Posts, Herbs and Vitamins, Medications, Science

In the ever-evolving landscape of mental health treatments, let's shine the spotlight on methylfolate, a form of folate (or folic acid, also known as vitamin B9), in the fight against depression. Folate, a vital nutrient for neurotransmitter…

Cannabis DUI

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The legalization of cannabis in certain regions has sparked a shift in the landscape of substance use among young people, with an emerging trend indicating that more individuals are driving under the influence of cannabis than alcohol. As…

Another Independent Pharmacy Closes in San Diego

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The closure of Point Loma Shelter Island Drug after decades of community service is not an isolated event — it is part of a nationwide problem threatening the survival of independent pharmacy in America. A Point Loma Institution Closes…