Альтернативные методы лечения депрессий

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Although there is strong evidence that light therapy can counter seasonal depression, the efficacy of light therapy as a treatment for major depression is less well established. Also, it looks as if light therapy might be more effective against major depression if it is combined with an antidepressant than if used alone.

In one randomized, controlled trial, for instance, 102 subjects were treated with the SSRI sertraline (50 mg/d). Subjects also received randomized augmentation treatment with 30 minutes of either bright morning (10,000 lux) or dim red (50 lux) light for five weeks. All clinician and self-report measures significantly favored active light augmentation.
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Regarding St. John's wort, trials suggest that it is more effective for mild to moderate depression than for the severe form of the illness.
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Studies have failed to demonstrate the efficacy of acupuncture compared with a control condition for the treatment of major depression.
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And as for folate, its efficacy as a monotherapy for major depressive disorder has yet to be adequately tested. A few trials have found folate to be efficacious and well tolerated, although the best dose and form of folate remain unclear.

Alternative Treatments May Have Some Use in Depression