Holistic approaches to overcome depression

7. Try Omega-3s

Omega-3 fatty acids are compounds that naturally occur in fish oil and certain marine algae. Reports indicate that depression is less widespread in areas where people eat large amounts of fish. Many experts attribute this to omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. Meta-analyses show that omega-3s are likely effective in treating symptoms of depression and other mood disorders.

While the mechanism and ideal dose are still unclear, the lack of side effects has many health professionals recommending fish oil supplements to the majority of their patients.