Some new research suggests that antidepressants may only really be effective for severe depression.
See the abstract here Antidepressant drug effects and depression severity: a patient-level meta-analysis.
The results of this randomised placebo controlled trial showed that for mild or moderate depression antidepressants may show no benefit.
The herbal remedy St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) however has been shown to be effective for mild to moderate depression and therefore a better option if you are feeling a bit down may be to visit your local qualified herbalist.
A qualified herbalist will be able to tell if St. John's wort is likely to help you and provide an individualised prescription based on an holistic assessment.
Please see www.hhcentre.co.uk for more information. Or follow the links here to previous blogs on St. John's Wort and depression.
