Wellness Programs for Depression

Complementary wellness approaches including exercise, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and holistic therapies can support depression recovery alongside traditional treatment.

Evidence-Based Wellness

Regular exercise (shown to have antidepressant effects comparable to medication for mild-moderate depression), nutrition optimization, sleep hygiene practices, light therapy for seasonal depression, yoga, and mindfulness meditation all complement professional depression treatment.

What to Look For

• Evidence-based approach
• Integration with treatment team
• Appropriate for depression severity
• Accessible programming

Questions to Ask

• How does this complement my current treatment?
• What does the research say about this approach?
• Is this appropriate for my level of depression?