A long, strange trip: Ketamine treatment in psychiatry.
J Psychopharmacol – October 27, 2025
Source: PubMed Central
Summary
A surprising discovery reveals ketamine, long used as an anesthetic, is transforming mental health treatment. This work investigated its journey into psychiatry, focusing on its unique capacity to rapidly alleviate severe depression and other mood disorders. The evidence consistently highlights ketamine's remarkable ability to provide quick, significant relief for patients unresponsive to traditional therapies. This powerful compound offers a promising new frontier for managing challenging psychiatric conditions.
Abstract
A long, strange trip: Ketamine treatment in psychiatry.