Depression & Mental Health
Did you know diet and lifestyle plays an important role in mental health? Read these articles to learn how to boost your mood naturally.
Treating Depression without Drugs – Part III
In Part III of this three-part series on treating depression without drugs, we examine lifestyle approaches including proper nutrition, getting adequate sleep and rest, cultivating pleasure, and prayer/spiritual practice.
Treating Depression without Drugs – Part II
In this second article of a two-part series I present several clinically proven ways to treat depression without drugs, including light therapy and St. John's Wort.
Treating Depression without Drugs – Part I
In this two-part series I present several clinically proven ways to treat depression without drugs.
The Stress-Depression Link
Recent studies are beginning to support what common sense already suggests: that chronic stress causes depression.
The Heart of Depression
The myth that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance has been permeated public consciousness, changing the way we view our lives and ourselves.
Negative Effects of Antidepressants: Is There a Dark Side?
What are the negative effects of antidepressants? In this article, I discuss the potential pitfalls of these commonly prescribed drugs.
The "Chemical Imbalance" Myth
Contrary to what pharmaceutical advertising and popular belief suggests, there is no scientific evidence supporting the idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance.
A Closer Look at Antidepressants
Antidepressants have been shown to be no more effective than placebos. But do they have any place at all in the treatment of depression?
Placebos as Effective as Antidepressants
Recent studies on the efficacy of antidepressant drugs revealed that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are the most commonly prescribed drugs to treat depression, have no clinically meaningful advantage over placebo.
