Ketamine is an anesthetic that has been identified as an effective therapy for depressive disorders and related symptoms. Some studies have identified ketamine as having the potential to reduce substance use among individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD)-alongside psychotherapy. Further, SUDs often co-occur with depressive disorders. Using the National Mental Health Services Survey 2020,...
Background: Introduction: The average person has up to 15% lifetime risk for developing depression. Major depressive disorder symptoms can include a depressed mood, such as feeling sad or having more anger than normal, changes in appetite, loss of interest in activities or hobbies, psychomotor agitation or retardation, loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, decreased ability to...
Yoga and meditation have become mainstream practices in the United States, undertaken by 6 percent and 9 percent of the population, respectively, in 2007. In four articles, this master's thesis examines the practice of yoga and meditation by nontraditional populations. The first article is an overview piece on yoga and meditation, which explains what constitutes these practices, as well as who...