The use of alternative treatments for mental illness is growing in popularity due to concern over the side effects of SSRIs and a general mistrust for pharmaceutical companies. The following infographic by BestPsychologyDegrees.com describes some of the natural ways people are treating disorders like depression, anxiety and schizophrenia.
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I’m sure things like acupuncture and hypnosis can work for some. I can’t help but wonder, though, how many people could avoid having to get outside treatment for depression at all if they just tried the no-cost, commonsense options first — getting more sunlight, getting more exercise, engaging in more social activity, and so forth.