Nathan E Botts / Wednesday, October 9, 2019 / Categories: Mental Health Discover NIMH: Drug Discovery and Development Discover NIMH: Drug Discovery and DevelopmentOne of the most exciting recent breakthroughs from research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the development of a fast-acting medication for treatment-resistant depression based on ketamine. This treatment is bringing new hope to people and families affected by major depression. MJ Crom describes her experiences participating in a NIMH clinical trial, and how ketamine infusions changed her life and gave her a sense of purpose. Dr. Carlos Zarate, a Senior Tenured Clinical Investigator at NIMH, describes his groundbreaking research on ketamine. NIMH-funded ketamine research is enabling a deeper understanding of the biological causes of depression and other brain disorders. This knowledge could lead to the development of novel treatments in the future. For more information, visit www.nimh.nih.gov/ketamineresearch.Link to original article Previous Article Taking Control of Your Mental Health: Tips for Talking With Your Health Care Provider Next Article Insights from Social Psychology and Neuroscience on Bias Print 780 Rate this article: No rating 0Upvote 0Downvote Leave a comment Name: Please enter a name. Email: Please enter an email address. Please enter a valid email address. Comment: Please enter comment. Add comment