10 Therapies for Managing Depression

10 THERAPIES FOR MANAGING DEPRESSION of people experience 9% a depressive episode 3% experience major depression Women are 70% more likely to be affected 6. VISIT WITH FRIENDS 1. GO FOR A WALK From face-to-face Research shows that exercise is one visits to online forums, there are ways to find social support of the best ways to manage depression 2. CHANGE YOUR DIET Eat a balanced diet, with many 7. GET SOME SUPPORT (THERAPY OR A GROUP) Talk therapy has proven antioxidant-rich foods, like berries and red and orange vegetables to be as effective for treating depression for some people 3. MEDITATE Just 30 minutes of daily as medication meditation can 8. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety ABOUT MEDICATION For more severe cases, prescription medications can be a powerful tool in the fight against depression 4. TAKE YOUR VITAMINS Supplementing with folic acid, St. John's wort, and B vitamins may help treat or prevent depression B. 9. STAY FOCUSED Research shows that continuing to work during a depressive episode actually has more benefits than taking time off 5. TURN OFF YOUR SCREENS ON OFF Using computers at night is linked to arise in the risk of depression 10. TRY TO STAY HOPEFUL Sometimes learning, or even faking, a bit of optimism has been shown to help manage depression among adults Connect with us: PAIN DOCTOR You Tube WE CHANGE LIVES HERE paindoctor.com