How Ketamine Relieves Suicidal Thoughts: The Morning Cortisol Connection
A single subanesthetic intravenous dose of ketamine increases morning waking cortisol levels in patients with major depressive disorder and suicidal ideation, according to a clinical trial published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center and the New York State Psychiatric Institute found that this hormonal boost persists for at least … Read more