Notes from Practice

Writing on psychiatry, mental health, and the questions worth asking

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Auvelity: The Oral Antidepressant That Works More Like Ketamine

If you are reading this, chances are Auvelity has come up somewhere in your life. Maybe a doctor mentioned it, maybe you saw an ad, or maybe you have already tried a few antidepressants and someone told you this one is different. I want to walk through what it actually is, in plain language, so you can have a more grounded conversation with whoever is helping you. Auvelity is a newer antidepressant, approved in 2022. What makes it stand out is that it can start working within

Jamie Solomon, PMHNP | Viewpoint

5 days ago6 min read