The use of ketamine in the management of suicidal crisis: a literature review
European Psychiatry June 1, 2026 A. Rami
Introduction Suicidal crisis represents a major psychiatric emergency, often occurring in the context of mood disorders and requiring rapid, effective interventions. Traditional antidepressant treatments usually have a delayed onset of action, underscoring the need for fast-acting therapeutic alternatives. In recent years, ketamine—an NMDA receptor antagonist—has emerged as a promising option...