Essays about: "treatment-resistant depression"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words treatment-resistant depression.

  1. 1. Comparison of psychedelic therapies versus placebo in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses: a systematic review of randomized trials including placebo controls

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Aleksandra Barbara Barstowe; [2023]
    Keywords : psychedelic-assisted therapy; placebo; psychiatric illness; psykedelisk-assisterad terapi; psykiatrisk sjukdom; Social Sciences; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Psychedelics have long been recognized for their powerful effects on the human psyche and psychedelic-assisted therapy is becoming increasingly acknowledged as an effective therapeutic intervention. Placebos are used in clinical research to validate the efficacy of a therapy or treatment. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy vs. antidepressants: a systematic review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Rebecca Novoa; [2022]
    Keywords : MBCT; antidepressant medication; major depressive disorder; treatment-resistant depression; mindfulness;

    Abstract : Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a meditation-based psychotherapeutic intervention suggested to be equally effective as antidepressant medication for preventing depressive relapse. A lot of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) have preference for psychotherapeutic intervention compared to antidepressant medication, currently being the most common treatment for preventing depressive relapse. READ MORE

  4. 3. The vine of the soul : Antidepressant and anxiolytic effects of Ayahuasca

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Emil Cederholm; [2021]
    Keywords : Ayahuasca; antidepressant; anxiolytic; depression; anxiety;

    Abstract : Depression and anxiety are two of the most common psychiatric disorders and leading causes of disability. Antidepressants and anxiolytics, though revolutionary, do not treat all those suffering from these diseases satisfactorily. Psychedelics are currently under investigation as remedies for several ailments, including depression and anxiety. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ketamine for treatment-resistant depression : Moving away from conventional antidepressants

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Emma-Clara Blom; [2021]
    Keywords : Ketamine; antidepressant; treatment-resistant depression; NMDA-receptor antagonist; glutamate;

    Abstract : An increasing amount of research suggests Ketamine in subanaesthetic doses to be an effective antidepressant for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Treatment-Resistant Disorder (TRD). After the finding that NMDA-receptor antagonists may hold antidepressant effect, several studies have suggested Ketamine to have great effect in relief of depressive symptoms. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin and 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine in the Treatment of Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Sofia Gyllvik; [2020]
    Keywords : 3; 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine; MDMA; psilocybin; entactogen; psychedelic; psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy; MDMA-assisted psychotherapy;

    Abstract : The psychedelic psilocybin and the entactogen 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) are being scientifically studied again after a long hiatus, and especially for their potential in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Their profound effect on cognitive, perceptual, and affective processes have led to several clinical studies during the last decade that have forced the reconsideration of the utility of these substances. READ MORE