Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression

20/10/2025

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Better Edge, Brandon Hamm, MD, discusses an evidence-based approach to ketamine therapy, including patient selection, safety protocols and a newly expanded infusion suite. He compares ketamine with TMS and ECT, addresses common misconceptions and highlights training opportunities for residents. The episode also previews emerging treatments like vagus nerve stimulation.Clinical impact: This conversation underscores ketamine’s growing role as a safe, effective option within a comprehensive interventional psychiatry framework.

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