In This Issue -- Depression and Complementary Health Approaches

In This Issue -- Depression and Complementary Health Approaches

Depression and Complementary Health Approaches Many individuals with depression turn to complementary health approaches as an adjunct to or in place of conventional treatment. Although these approaches are commonly used and readily available in the marketplace, many of them have not been rigorously studied for the treatment of depression. For some approaches, there is uncertainty regarding their efficacy while, for others, the evidence suggests a modest reduction in the symptoms of depression. Some natural products used in this regard (e.g., St. John’s wort) have significant herb-drug interaction concerns. Health care providers should know what complementary approaches their patients are using alone, or in combination with, conventional care. For this reason, it’s important that you understand the benefits and risks of these complementary approaches to advise your patients. Read more » What the Science Says: Depression and Complementary Health Approaches Learn what current research has to say about:  Omega-3 Fatty Acids  St. John’s Wort  SAMe  Inositol  Acupuncture  Music Therapy  Yoga Read more » Additional Resources  Scientific Literature  For Your Patients  5 Tips: What You Should Know About the Science Behind Depression and Complementary Health Approaches