"Unlocking Social Bonding: Ketamine Therapy for Depression and Anxiety"

Researchers have discovered that (R)-ketamine, as opposed to (S)-ketamine, effectively restores neuronal activity in the anterior insular cortex, a region crucial for emotional regulation and social cognition, in a mouse model of depression-related social impairments. This restoration led to improved social interactions and cognition in the mice. The findings highlight the potential of (R)-ketamine in treating social impairments associated with depression and suggest a targeted approach to improving mental health and well-being.