Depression puzzle, whole person treatment, treating depression

Solving the Puzzle: A Whole-Person Approach to Treating Depression

When it comes to treating depression, there’s no clear-cut one-size-fits-all approach…that’s because depression can be complex – and there are usually multiple contributing factors that can be sort of like puzzle to sort out.  Research has pointed us to some answers, though, and some of the causes of depression include: genetic links, brain chemistry, hormonal changes, certain medications or alcohol/drugs, interpersonal conflict, loss, major life events, illness or chronic pain, lack of physical movement/exercise, inadequate …