Treating depression: what works besides meds?

Michele M Larzelere; Ernest James 3rd; Michael Arcuri

Treating depression: what works besides meds?

J Fam Pract. 2015 Aug;64(8):454-459A.

Authors

Michele M Larzelere¹, Ernest James 3rd², Michael Arcuri²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA. Email: mlarze@lsuhsc.edu.
² Department of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.

PMID: 26485266

Abstract

How effective are cognitive behavioral therapy, prescribed exercise, dietary supplements, and other nonpharmacologic options for alleviating depression? Here's what the evidence tells us.

MeSH terms

Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use*
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy*
Depression / therapy*
Family Practice*
Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / therapeutic use*
Humans

Substances

Antidepressive Agents
Fatty Acids, Omega-3