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Depression

Combining Ketamine with Psychotherapy for Treatment of Depression

In major depression, remission rate in response to monoaminergic antidepressant is around 50%. The lack of strong synergies between classical antidepressants and psychotherapy may be due to the molecular effects of classical antidepressants. They modulate synapses but they do not substantially influence synaptogenesis. They also increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). However, for activity-dependent plasticity, BDNF […]

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Corona Virus Depression

How to Avoid Fear and Depression During Corona Outbreak

World Health Organisation has declared Corona as pandemic disease. It is spreading like a fire. But it’s spread, it is affecting the mental health of people. The outbreak is causing a lot of fear, stress, anxiety, and depression in the people of all age groups. It is really necessary for us, as a community to cope up with this fear. Otherwise […]

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Depression

Mothers and Post Partum Depression

We cannot neglect appreciating Mothers all around the globe this day and age. Who knew that they also face mental afflictions that go unspoken for days, months, or even years for that matter. We, have to hop into the root cause of their stress which stems up suddenly depending on situations and circumstances. Lets begin? […]

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Depression

Depression: A Known Issue with a Solution

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act.  Fortunately,  it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a  loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems […]