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The general intravenous anesthetic ketamine quickly induces a reversal of depression in even the most medication-resistant persons.  Problem is that the relief can be fleeting.  

 

Pittsburgh psychiatrists now show that pairing the single ketamine injection with a 4 day digital positivity training program extends the drug’s positive effects for more than a month.  The automated program helps the participants see themselves in a more positive light with happy imagery and suggestions.

 

The ketamine has a two-fold effect on the subjects.  It elevates their mood but also makes them more receptive to the positive suggestions.

 

https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.20220216

 

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