Background

The links below provide some basic background.

Now you are ready to begin. Move to the next section and learn how exercise can be effectively used to treat depression.

This section is the start of your journey into the integrative treatment of depression. In this unit you will review some recent evidence suggesting that integrative treatments can be as effective—if not more effective—than conventional treatment options. Completion of this module will give you the skills that you need to speak more comfortably with patients about possible approaches to treatment.

(Eddi 07, Depression, flickr. CC: BY-ND 2.0. Obtained on June 21, 2009)