However, medication is very effective especially as short term treatment or for major depression.
In terms of non-pharmaceutical medication, there is evidence supporting the use of St John's Wort:
A 2008 review of 29 international studies suggested that St. John’s wort may be better than a placebo and as effective as different standard prescription antidepressants for major depression of mild to moderate severity.
However:
St. John’s wort was no more effective than placebo in treating major depression of moderate severity, an NCCIH- and NIMH-funded study of 340 participants reported in 2002.
However, medication is very effective especially as short term treatment or for major depression.
In terms of non-pharmaceutical medication, there is evidence supporting the use of St John's Wort:
A 2008 review of 29 international studies suggested that St. John’s wort may be better than a placebo and as effective as different standard prescription antidepressants for major depression of mild to moderate severity.
However:
St. John’s wort was no more effective than placebo in treating major depression of moderate severity, an NCCIH- and NIMH-funded study of 340 participants reported in 2002.
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