The subjective experience of patients during catatonic episodes is a relatively neglected area of research. The aims of this study were to contribute empirical data to the literature by assessing catatonic patients' subjective experiences and to explore how patients' subjective experiences vary according to their underlying medical and psychiatric conditions. All 2,281 patients admitted to an...
Enhancing the early diagnosis and standardized treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), as advocated by the National Health Commission of China, is a key priority in the mental health initiatives of the nation. To achieve this, numerous evidence-based rapid treatment centers for MDD have been established or are currently under development across the country. These centers focus on the...
BACKGROUND Adjunctive ketamine with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been investigated for treating major depressive disorder (MDD), but the findings have been inconsistent. AIM This is an updated meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of ketamine augmentation of ECT in the treatment of MDD. METHODS Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting on the efficacy and safety of ketamine and...