Holistic approaches to overcome depression

9. Keep an Eye on How Caffeine Affects You

Caffeine may provide the burst of energy that millions of people need every workday, but it may also affect depression. Studies indicate that coffee can lower the risk of depression in some people. However, this does not carry over to other caffeinated drinks, meaning the benefit lies exclusively with coffee.

Evidence shows that caffeine itself worsens the risk of depression in children and can increase feelings of anxiety in some people. So, a bit of coffee in the morning may help with depression symptoms, but slamming energy drinks could just make things worse.