Ketamine is approved for hard-to-treat depression, but how safe are outpatient ketamine clinics?

Every woman Veteran seen for health care is asked about experiences of MST. This helps ensure Veterans are connected with appropriate MST-related services as needed and that this history is taken into account in provision of care more generally. It is also is an important way of identifying individuals potentially at increased risk for suicide.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been around for nearly 100 years. We know it most in the treatment of scuba divers afflicted by “the bends.” But new uses are emerging that may be helpful to some who suffer from some chronic conditions.

Traditional treatment for chronic depression typically involves medications that impact brain neurotransmitters — brain chemicals responsible for mood, motivation, behavior, and mental activity. New research into concussive brain injuries to athletes, accident victims and veterans shows that brain inflammation does not respond to medication.

The Departments of Defense and Interior have put their heads together to allow vets free access to National Parks.