Depressed?

Natural Options for a Common Issue

Australian use of anti-depressants has doubled over the last decade to the point where close to one in ten people take anti-depressants daily. That tells you if you're suffering from depression you are not alone.

As more and more people are grappling with depression, many are looking for other options than relying solely on pharmaceuticals.

Beyond masking the symptoms

A holistic perspective tells us that depression, like any other symptom is a sign that the mind-body system is out of balance. It's clear that anti-depressants, whilst important and helpful for many people suffering with depression are not the only solution. Drugs can provide essential respite from difficult symptoms but for many, they have significant side effects, have limited effectiveness and ultimately don't tackle the underlying causes. 

Treating the cause

Holistic treatments on the other hand seek to address the underlying causes of depression. That means they can give you true relief from symptoms rather than a band-aid and long lasting improvement rather than a short term fix. 

Holistic treatments can, are often are, used in combination with conventional therapies such as psychology and medication. There is no one size fits all approach, usually involving a co-ordinated approach from a range of therapies working together. We love to work collaboratively with your existing practitioners or can help you build your own team to give you the best help available.