Massage therapy has been shown to relieve depression, especially in people who have chronic fatigue syndrome; other studies also suggest benefit for other populations.
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In this hectic life, we have no time to take care of ourselves, hence massage is needed for rejuvenation and stress reduction. A lot of people are looking for quick fixes: like, they are taking medications, and they are doing other things which are not healthy. But massage is very holistic and natural.
Massage is very important for relaxing.
Many exercise forms - aerobic, yoga, weights, walking and more - have been shown to benefit mood.
The World Health Organization has recognized acupuncture as effective in treating mild to moderate depression.
Human bodies are designed for regular physical activity. The sedentary nature of much of modern life probably plays a significant role in the epidemic incidence of depression today. Many studies show that depressed patients who stick to a regimen of aerobic exercise improve as much as those treated with medication.
Positive psychology is not remotely intended to replace therapy or pharmacology. So when depressed, anxious or in panic or post-traumatic stress disorder, I am all for therapies that will work. Positive psychology is another arrow in the quiver of public policy and psychology through which we can raise wellbeing above zero.
Psychotherapy works, and some types of therapy have been shown to be much more effective than antidepressants over the long run.
Depression is a physical illness.
I have suffered from depression for most of my life. It is an illness.
I don't know why there aren't more Depression buffs.
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