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Ketamine Increasingly Being Used For Treating Severe Depression [VIDEO]
By Lori Brown | Mar 22, 2017 07:19 AM EDT
When all else failed, doctors resorted to treating patients with major depressive disorder using ketamine.
Alternative Medicine News: Doing Yoga Twice A Week, Continuing Practice At Home Helps Lessen Symptoms Of Depression
By Minnow Blythe | Mar 05, 2017 07:15 PM EST
Doing yoga not only helps people get physically fit but also reduces symptoms of depression.
Alkermes Depression Drug Fails to Meet Trial Goals
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 21, 2016 09:32 AM EST
Alkermes Plc's depression drug failed to meet the primary endpoints in two late stage studies.
Mental Health Providers are Unprepared to Treat Veterans
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 12, 2014 10:19 AM EST
A new study found that mental health providers are unprepared when it comes to treating military veterans and their families.
UK Study Finds Ketamine Could Treat Severe Depression
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 03, 2014 09:30 AM EDT
A new UK trial found that the party drug, ketamine could treat severe case of major depressive disorder.
Study Reveals Depression Second Leading Cause of Global Disability Burden
By Christine Hsu | Nov 05, 2013 05:07 PM EST
Depression is the second leading cause of global disability burden, according to a new study.
Researchers Find Genetic Link to Five Mental Disorders
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 28, 2013 11:36 AM EST
Research finds a genetic link between autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia.

Did You Know?

Four Alternative Therapies For Body Pain Conditions

They may not be scientifically based, but the need for a solution outside of pharmaceuticals may encourage you to consider such options. When traditional medicine is not quite doing the trick, thinking outside the box and trying one of these options may bring surprising results.