"Many patients report rapid improvement in mood, anxiety and hedonic function, which is what initially attracted the psychiatric profession to the use of ketamine," said Dr. Joshua Berman.
Dr. Alan S. Brown, said that "overall, the investigators have done a commendable job." However, he also noted that the "findings could also be influenced by treatment-seeking behaviors."
“During the wintertime, people notice that they’re lethargic, they’re tired and they lose some interest in things,” said Dr. Ravi Shah. “And that can be mild and subtle, or it can be more severe.”
“People’s religious beliefs may change over the time of lifespan. This study was based on the religiosity and spirituality measure across only about 5 years,” Dr. Dongrong Xu explained.
“Loneliness is a route to depressive symptoms," says Dr. Philip R. Muskin. "In anybody, but certainly in older people, the more socially interactive you are, the less likely you are to be depressed.”