The Ketamine Empathy Effect: Can a Drug Make You Care More?

Could ketamine be more than just an antidepressant? New research suggests this drug may also boost empathy and social connection. Dive into a groundbreaking study exploring ketamine's potential to transform mental health treatment for conditions like autism and antisocial personality disorder. Learn how this research could pave the way for innovative therapies that enhance empathy and improve social well-being.

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Video References:
Hess, Evan M et al. “Entactogen Effects of Ketamine: A Reverse-Translational Study.” The American journal of psychiatry, appiajp20230980. 10 Jul. 2024, doi:10.1176/appi.ajp.20230980

Nichols, David E. “Entactogens: How the Name for a Novel Class of Psychoactive Agents Originated.” Frontiers in psychiatry vol. 13 863088. 25 Mar. 2022, doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2022.863088


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