Month: March 2015
Acupuncture, Counseling and Depression – Untying the knots
Posted on March 10, 2015 by Laura Hawley, Lic Ac, LCSW - No Comments
A new study done in the United Kingdom shows that acupuncture is just as effective as counseling in patients with moderate to severe depression. According to the researchers, up to 60 percent of patients with depression have an inadequate response to antidepressants, and 30 percent do not stick to their medication regimen. They also note that there is a growing patient demand for non-pharmacologic treatment options. Of course, outside of experimental settings, acupuncture treatments can include aspects of counseling.