Did you know recent evidence is showing that Depression is not CAUSED by biochemistry? It is caused by a stressful experience, or by stress in childhood — or adulthood. The stress causes micro-injuries in the brain, and the brain goes into a sickness response to help itself heal. (Biochemistry is definitely involved in severe depression, and psychopharmaceutical solutions can save lives. However, 3 meta-analyses of all research about anti-depressants have demonstrated they are not proven effective for mild to moderate depression. For more info, see article about Karen Wager-Smith’s findings.)
According to a neuroscientist, Karen Wager-Smith, PhD, psychotherapies that deal with stress and trauma are the best bet. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing psychotherapy, has been proven to help people with the severest of stress: Post-traumatic Stress. And, it has reduced the depression that is often part of Post-traumatic Stress (PTSD).
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