As a long-term treatment it's being considered as an alternative to electroconvulsive therapy, not SSRIs. It is still a dangerous drug with potential side effe

As a long-term treatment it's being considered as an alternative to electroconvulsive therapy, not SSRIs. It is still a dangerous drug with potential side effects, but that power to harm is exactly what doctors are exploiting to help. For deeper dives into mechanisms, Mayo is doing interesting research into the biomarkers for ketamine responsive versus non-responsive patients: https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/psychiatry-psychology/news/ketamine-exploring-continuation-phase-treatment-for-depression/mac-20430307 https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/psychiatry-...