Neurobiological Augmentation of Psychotherapy in Treatment Resistant Depression
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: A substantial number of patients diagnosed with major depression disorder have poor or no response to standard antidepressive drugs. Recent studies showed that ketamine promotes a rapid and sustained antidepressive effect and also promotes neuroplasticity in the regions involved in MDD psychopathology. In this review we summarize the molecular mechanisms of ketamine action, behavioral changes upon administration and the psychotherapeutic implication of ketamine-induced modification of learning and memory processes. Then, from a multi-point perspective, we argue for possible long-term benefits of NMDA receptor modulation on psychotherapy in patients with major depressive disorder. We embed this proposed augmentation strategy into existing literature on the role of NMDA-receptor mediating learning and conclude on recent psychotherapeutic implications for the use of ketamine within multidimensional treatment consideration.
Source: Journal of Depression & Anxiety
Author: Shijia Li
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2329944174