Treatments of Depression

When people deal with finding a treatment for depression many just think of anti-depressants like Zoloft or Prozac. But, due to the negative side effects of anti-depressant pills, depressed people are turning toward other alternative treatments. A few alternative treatments include the herb St. John’s wort, the use of placebos, some form of exercise, transcranial magnetic stimulation and cognitive behavioral therapy. Although these alternative treatments are not as popular as anti-depressants they are very …

…great it is. Placebos compared to anti-depressants will change parts of the brain and increase a person’s mood. Exercise, probably the most beneficial will not only help a person with depression but will also help them stay fit and increase their self-confidence. Once TMS is available to the public it will become a great alternative treatment. Lastly, direct thinking will not only help people with depression but will also help them understand their thoughts.