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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Can help people manage depression and boost feelings of well-being. Alternative therapies include:AcupunctureMindfulness meditationMassageGuided imageryBrain stimulation therapy Lifestyle Changes These lifestyle changes can help you manage your depression. Tweak those already good habits and see if your depression diminishes. Get More Exercise Yoga can help with depression. The popular exercise and spiritual practice is backed by a recent study that compared the therapeutic effect of yoga with antidepressant drugs in non-suicidal out-patients with major depression. Results show yoga groups with or without drugs obtained better antidepressant effects than the drugs-only group. If yoga isn’t your thing, get moderate-intensity aerobic activity three times a week. In a recent meta-analysis study adults (aged 18 to 65) diagnosed with major depression who did an average of 45 minutes of aerobic exercise at moderate intensity three days a week experienced a significant anti-depressive effect. This was compared to those who did minimal exercise. Participants had to exercise this way for at least two months. Focus on Good Nutrition While you might want to reach for your favorite dessert when you're feeling down, it might not be a good idea for your well-being. Eating too much sugar and gaining too much weight can be dangerous for our mental health. Based on a recent study, obesity is associated with a higher risk for major depressive disorder (MDD) among females. Take Time to Give Thanks According to Harvard Health, expressing gratitude (especially in writing) has been shown to have a positive emotional effect on people with depression.
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