The last two decades have witnessed a huge increase in depression diagnoses. At present, 1 in 10 Americans takes antidepressant medication and many of these individuals are taking multiple pills to treat more than one psychiatric illness. Few people will even raise an eyebrow anymore upon hearing about a friend or family member being diagnosed with depression.
It’s been my experience that the most profound healing outcomes occur not with pharmaceutical intervention but with a humanistic psychotherapy as well as whole body and mind approaches to wellness. This article outlines natural methods to not only help curb the symptoms of depression but also address the fundamental causes of the condition. By consciously making lifestyle choices that promote physical, mental, and emotional health, we create a mind–body balance that allows us to access vital tools for preventing and reversing depression.
