Rebecca Brachman: A new class of drug that could prevent depression and PTSD

The video discusses the prevalence of stress-related disorders like depression and PTSD, highlighting the limitations of current treatments. It introduces the concept of resilience enhancers, a new class of drugs discovered accidentally, which increase stress resilience and could prevent these disorders. The video explains the mechanism of these enhancers, supported by experimental evidence in mice, and explores their potential applications in high-stress situations. It concludes with a discussion on societal perceptions of psychiatric diseases and the future of preventative psychopharmacology.

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