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Depression

Vietnam Veteran Frank

What would you recommend?

Frank is a 64-year-old retired Vietnam Veteran. His primary care physician is concerned that he may be depressed. Frank has tried three medications in the past to help with depression, but he didn’t tolerate them well and refuses to try another. His primary care physician is wondering about other options.

What would you tell Frank and how would you implement a Whole Health approach to care?

Our Depression overview provides additional information about Frank and incorporates integrative and complementary practices such as yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and massage. You will learn which dietary supplements are safe to use and how the scientific community rates light therapy, aromatherapy, music therapy, and other therapies. We also offer Whole Health tools related to depression below.

EVIDENCED-BASED OVERVIEW OF DEPRESSION

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