PBS Special on Depression

FI watched a DVD I got from Netflix about depression, called "Depression: Out of the Shadows".  Although it was hard to watch at times, I thought it was informative and really well done.  They selected a wide range of people who are being treated for depression to show that it can affect anybody.  Really interesting research into brain imaging that is leading to more effective treatments as well.  One in particular was intravenous ketamine.  The patient said that shortly after administration of the drug, he not only felt better, but he felt so good that it was as if he had never been depressed!  Groundbreaking treatment on "area 25" in the brain are helping about 55% of people with treatment resistant depression.  The whole research on area 25 is really interesting.  Apparently, this area is linked inversely to motivation and being able to carry on with living life. When area 25 is active, the prefrontal cortex activity is diminished.  When area 25 is less active, the prefrontal cortex is able to function more efficiently.  Fascinating!  I highly recommend viewing it.