Boost Your Mental Fitness: A Holistic Approach to Treating Anxiety and Depression

Boost Your Mental Fitness: A Holistic Approach to Treating Anxiety and Depression
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Millions of Americans struggle with depression and anxiety, with antidepressant use increasing in the general population.

Antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications often have undesirable side effects including weight gain, sexual dysfunction, cognitive disruption, and gastrointestinal disturbances. They can also take significant time to work, with some people needing to change medications due to inadequate relief of symptoms or undesirable side effects.
Dustin Luchmee
Dustin Luchmee
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Dustin Luchmee is a Philadelphia-based health reporter for The Epoch Times. He mainly covers stories on neuroscience, mental health, and COVID-19. He has a masters degree in data science and previously worked in neuroscience research.
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