Breaking the Stigma: Depression Treatment — Exercise vs. SSRIs
Depression will and forever be a super sensitive subject.
Let’s journey into the mental health and exercise world — a realm where hope, discovery, and sweat converge in a quest for well-being.
Depression, that silent shadow that touches millions worldwide, has long been a target for researchers seeking solutions. Amidst this quest, exercise emerges as a beacon of promise.
Traditionally, exercise has played a supporting role in depression treatment, a sidekick to therapy and medication.
That means it’s not usually used on its own but instead in combination with other treatments such as therapy and antidepressants like SSRIs (SSRIs are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a class of medication that increases serotonin in the brain).
Plus, many people who don’t suffer from clinical depression believe exercise to be highly beneficial for mood and overall well-being.
But what if it could shine into the spotlight as a solo act in the fight against depression? That’s the compelling question posed by a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the esteemed BMJ.
