Mindfulness and Depression

St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) can be successful in treating mild to moderate depression. The success and limitations of this herb are certain and clearly supported.

via bob klips

SSRI's are a class of pharmaceutical drug used to treat major depression, but many people are unsure about living with the longer term side effects of these drugs and so look for alternatives. It is this group that have been used as a sample for Canada's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health investigations into mindfulness meditation.

via telegraph.co.uk

The results have been supportive of the cognitive therapy which show it to be "as effective as antidepressant medication in prevention of ... relapse".

Are you practicing mindfulness daily?



NOTE: St John's Wort is not a herb to be self prescribed when someone is taking any other medications, including prescribed contraceptives, or has any other health concerns. Call me or drop in, to ask about the suitability of St John's Wort for yourself, or to enquire about meditation techniques that may also be suitable.