Abstract: Journal of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry Research

Abstract:
Ketamine infusion therapy, esketamine, and Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are ways that aim at helping Veterans who suffer from treatment-resistant depression (TRD) suicidal ideation, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Thus, both therapies have been shown to rapidly reduce symptoms and give these individuals that have not reacted to antidepressant medications hope. However, there is ongoing research about the safety and effectiveness of both therapies. This literature review will aim to discuss and compare alternative psychotherapies to antidepressants for treating mental health disorders in veterans.