Preclinical studies indicate that 2R-6R-Hydroxynorketamine is a putative fast-acting antidepressant candidate. This session, recorded from the 2019 Amygdala, Stress and PTSD Conference at the Uniformed Services University, will outline the potential benefits and negatives of using ketamine in the treatment of mental health disorders.

The Amgydala, Stress and PTSD Conference at the Uniformed Services University brings together scientists and clinicians working towards solving the biological basis of stress, fear, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Sessions at this conference promote awareness of complementary areas that relate to trauma and the amygdala.

Learning Objectives

• Characterize the state of research on developing rapid-acting antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression
• Critique the potential benefits of using ketamine in the treatment of mental health disorders
• Assess the potential negatives of using ketamine in the treatment of mental health disorders

Target Audience

Psychiatrists

Estimated Time to Complete

Estimated Duration: 60 minutes
Begin Date: October 28, 2019
End Date: October 28, 2022

How to Earn Credit

Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ or a certificate of participation may do so by completing all sections of the course including the evaluation. A multiple choice quiz is provided based on the content. A passing score of 100% must be achieved. Retakes are available for the test. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (non-physicians) showing the completion date and hours earned. 

Continuing Education Credit

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

The APA designates this enduring CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty and Planner Disclosures

Presenter

• Irwin Lucki, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology, Uniformed Services University. Disclosures: Consultant - Alkermes

Program Planners

• Eric G. Meyer, M.D., Associate Clerkship Director and Assistant Professor, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 
• Lisa Diener, Director of Membership and Member Engagement, American Psychiatric Association. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.

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Technical Requirements

This internet-based CME activity is best experienced using any of the following:

• The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari
• Internet Explorer 11+

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• Windows PC: Windows 8.1 or higher; 1 GB (for 32-bit)/2 GB (for 64-bit) or higher RAM; Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content
• Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher with latest updates installed; Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor; 512 MB or higher RAM; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content

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