A long, strange trip: Ketamine treatment in psychiatry.
David Nutt, Celia J. A. Morgan, David Erritzøe, Kyle T. Greenway, Allan H. Young
J Psychopharmacol October 27, 2025 DOI: 10.1177/02698811251379393 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Ketamine |
| Topics | Ketamine Esketamine |
| Keywords | Powerful compound Anesthetic Mental health treatment Depression treatment Severe depression Mood disorders Challenging psychiatric conditions Novel therapies Promising new frontier Surprising discovery Rapid relief Quick significant relief |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key points | Argues that ketamine offers a rapid-acting treatment for depression but that further research is required to determine its long-term safety and optimal use. |
Abstract
A long, strange trip: Ketamine treatment in psychiatry.