EP-61 - Alternative treatments for depression and PTSD - with Dr Sean Thornley

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Dr Sean Thornley is an anaesthetist turned family practitioner with a deep interest in preventative medicine and mental health.

In today’s show I chat with Dr Thornley about ketamine infusion therapy for the treatment of mental health and chronic pain conditions.

We discus the origins and research around using ketamine and psilocybin to treat depression and PTSD. As well as how to know when this type of treatment is appropriate. How it actually works within your brain. And the apparent permanence of this treatment.

Why support post treatment is so important

We also go into emotion and disease - how leaving trauma untreated affects your immune system.

You can find Dr Sean at The Take Care Clinic www.takecareclinic.co.za

Ketamine and BDNF

https://academic.oup.com/ijnp/article/17/2/331/757030

Johns Hopkins Playlist

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/inside-the-johns-hopkins-psilocybin-playlist

Generational Trauma

https://www.ensembletherapy.com/blog/what-is-generational-trauma

Other links and clinical trials:

https://www.ted.com/talks/rebecca_brachman_could_a_drug_prevent_depression_and_ptsd/transcript?language=en#t-109564

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6007654/#s3title

https://www.depressionalliance.org/ketamine-for-depression/

https://www.fda.gov/media/121379/download (summary clinical trials).

#takecareclinic #drseanthornley #ketamine #psilocybin #PTSD

Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information purposes only and does replace medical advice or other professional health care services. The guests interviewed on this podcast are in no way connected to Re-Invent Health and are free to express their opinions based on their professional discretion. The use of information on this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The subject matter is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
14 Feb 2022 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Food

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