Why is Ketamine being used to treat depression and anhedonia? In this science-y episode I'm going through the neuroscience of Ketamine and the brain, the chemical makeup of the drug, and why it's being used in many trials to treat people with treatment resistant depression and anhedonia.

BRAIN FACT:
ECT therapy – what is It, how does it work, what type of mental disorders is it used as a treatment for. Read more about ECT from the Mayo Clinic https://mayocl.in/3sfPN9W . 

EXTRA READING
Read Understanding Anhedonia https://bit.ly/anhedonia-explained .
Mandal S, Sinha VK, Goyal N. Efficacy of ketamine therapy in the treatment of depression. Indian J Psychiatry. 2019 Sep-Oct;61(5):480-485. doi: 10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_484_18. PMID: 31579184; PMCID: PMC6767816.

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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos  
DYFM SocialProducer: Shania Magua
ManagingProducer: Sam Cavanagh

Why is Ketamine being used to treat depression and anhedonia? In this science-y episode I'm going through the neuroscience of Ketamine and the brain, the chemical makeup of the drug, and why it's being used in many trials to treat people with treatment resistant depression and anhedonia.
BRAIN FACT: <a href="https://mayocl.in/3sfPN9W">ECT therapy</a> – what is It, how does it work, what type of mental disorders is it used as a treatment for. Read more about ECT from the Mayo Clinic <a href="https://mayocl.in/3sfPN9W">https://mayocl.in/3sfPN9W</a> . 
EXTRA READING
<ul>
 <li>Read Understanding Anhedonia <a href="https://bit.ly/anhedonia-explained">https://bit.ly/anhedonia-explained</a> .</li>
 <li>Mandal S, Sinha VK, Goyal N. <a href="https://bit.ly/46ROAo6">Efficacy of ketamine therapy in the treatment of depression.</a> Indian J Psychiatry. 2019 Sep-Oct;61(5):480-485. doi: 10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_484_18. PMID: 31579184; PMCID: PMC6767816.</li>
 </ul>
LISTENER QUESTION:rr
I’m doing my PHD and have realised I don’t think I want a career in the thing I’m studying. After listening to your episode on the <a href="https://bit.ly/46TyOJs">Sunk Cost Fallacy</a> (<a href="https://bit.ly/46TyOJs">https://bit.ly/46TyOJs</a> ) I’m looking for advice on whether or not I should finish the PHD or not.
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 <li>Send your Listener question to <a href="mailto:info@dyfmpod.com">info@dyfmpod.com</a> </li>
 <li>Join DYFM + <a href="https://bit.ly/dyfm-membership">https://bit.ly/dyfm-membership</a> .</li>
 <li>Subscribe to the <a href="https://bit.ly/dyfm-course">DYFM 6 week</a> course <a href="https://bit.ly/dyfm-course">https://bit.ly/dyfm-course</a> .</li>
 <li>Follow <a href="https://bit.ly/dyfm-ig">@dyfmpodcast</a> on Instagram </li>
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 </ul>
CREDITS
Host: <a href="https://bit.ly/alexis-ig">Alexis Fernandez</a>          Executive Producer &amp; Editor: Elise Cooper Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos   DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh

Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez.

On Mondays my episodes are a combo of neuroscience and psychology. I deep dive into everything from habit formation and how to live a carefree life, to friendships and heartbreak. And on Fridays we've got Head Noise - where I answer your questions!

Email info@dyfmpod.com to submit your questions.

Order your copy of my latest book How to Chase Change at https://bit.ly/44xwszR

Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez.
On Mondays my episodes are a combo of neuroscience and psychology. I deep dive into everything from habit formation and how to live a carefree life, to friendships and heartbreak. And on Fridays we've got Head Noise - where I answer your questions!
Email info@dyfmpod.com to submit your questions.
Order your copy of my latest book How to Chase Change at <a href="https://bit.ly/44xwszR">https://bit.ly/44xwszR</a>

Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez.