Depression, whether major depressive disorder, treatment‑resistant, or bipolar, remains one of the world’s leading causes of disability. For decades, first‑line antidepressants have offered only partial relief, often taking weeks to show effect. That gap has fueled growing interest in faster, more innovative approaches, including nitrous oxide, better known as “laughing gas."
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