Angelia Smith: The Use of Ketamine to Treat Suicidal Ideation

The Use of Ketamine to Treat Suicidal Ideation Abstract Background: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Research has shown that the glutamate N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist ketamine can significantly decrease depressive symptoms, which is a leading cause of suicidal ideation (SI). Preliminary research has shown that ketamine effectively […]