Rapid Solutions Over Traditional Treatments

Traditional antidepressants often prove ineffective, with roughly one-third of patients not responding and another third achieving only partial symptom relief, leaving them far from true recovery. This stark limitation stems from their slow therapeutic response time, which can extend from weeks to months. In contrast, treatments like ketamine and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) demonstrate a faster and more robust efficacy, primarily due to their ability to stimulate synaptogenesis and activate rapid response genes, suggesting that innovative approaches may yield better outcomes in combating depression.