1. Depression Western vs Holistic Treatments Presented by: Kim Buckner Brian Michaud Paul Plescov Amanda Poynter

2. Topics Signs, symptoms and effects of depression Signs, symptoms and effects of depression Western treatments of depression Western treatments of depression Holistic treatments of depression Holistic treatments of depression

3. Depression One of the most common mental health problems in America One of the most common mental health problems in America One in twenty Americans are diagnosed as having a depressive disorder One in twenty Americans are diagnosed as having a depressive disorder One in fifteen Americans will develop some type of depression during their lifetime One in fifteen Americans will develop some type of depression during their lifetime

4. Symptoms Extreme sadness Extreme sadness Loss of interest that was once enjoyed Loss of interest that was once enjoyed Weight loss or gain Weight loss or gain Sleeping patterns change Sleeping patterns change

5. Causes of Depression Recent loss or a tragic event Recent loss or a tragic event Genetics Genetics Stress and hormone Stress and hormone Chemical imbalance Chemical imbalance

6. Types of Depression Major Depression Disorder Major Depression Disorder Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Dysthymic Dysthymic

7. Treatments Treatments Psychotherapy Psychotherapy Changing habits Changing habits St John’s Wart St John’s Wart ECT ECT Prescription Drugs Prescription Drugs

8. Prescription Drugs Work by altering chemical levels in the brain called neurotransmitters Work by altering chemical levels in the brain called neurotransmitters When levels are low, depression can occur When levels are low, depression can occur

9. 3 types of Anti-depressants SSRI SSRI –Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors MAOI Inhibitors MAOI Inhibitors Tricyclic or Tetracyclic Tricyclic or Tetracyclic Each has a different affect on the chemical levels in the brain Each has a different affect on the chemical levels in the brain

10. Effectiveness Anti-depressants work 90% of the time Anti-depressants work 90% of the time They are not “happy pills” They are not “happy pills” Depression often returns immediately if medication is stopped Depression often returns immediately if medication is stopped

11. Anti-Depressant Choices Prozac Prozac Zoloft Zoloft Paxil Paxil Requires 2-8 weeks to take effect Requires 2-8 weeks to take effect Have to find the correct medication and dosage Have to find the correct medication and dosage

12. Side Effects #1 problem- Sexual dysfunction or impotence Other common side effects Other common side effects Drowsiness Drowsiness Strange dreams Strange dreams Sweating Sweating Dry mouth Dry mouth Dizziness Dizziness

13. Anti-depressants Anti depressants treat the problem directly at the source Anti depressants treat the problem directly at the source Often the cause of the problem is not addressed once the person feels better Often the cause of the problem is not addressed once the person feels better Will work for most people Will work for most people

14. Holistic Treatments Yoga Yoga Music Therapy Music Therapy Bibliotherapy Bibliotherapy TCM (Albizzia) TCM (Albizzia)

15. Yoga Helps to get the person moving Helps to get the person moving Develops new breathing patterns Develops new breathing patterns Improves circulation and sends oxygen to the brain Improves circulation and sends oxygen to the brain

16. Music Therapy Music Therapy Involves listening and creating music Involves listening and creating music Helps with stress reduction Helps with stress reduction Can be used for relaxation or physical activity like drumming Can be used for relaxation or physical activity like drumming Currently used in psychiatric facilities Currently used in psychiatric facilities

17. Bibliotherapy Self help with reading material Self help with reading material Contact with therapist is limited Contact with therapist is limited Show to be as effective as individual or group therapy Show to be as effective as individual or group therapy Depends on material selected, and enthusiasm of patient Depends on material selected, and enthusiasm of patient

18. TCM (Albizzia) Albizzia- TCM herb used to calm the spirit and relieve emotional constraint Albizzia- TCM herb used to calm the spirit and relieve emotional constraint Comes from the mimosa tree, has a sedative effect Comes from the mimosa tree, has a sedative effect Also helps with insomnia, memory, and irritablility Also helps with insomnia, memory, and irritablility Possible secret ingredient in Coca-cola Possible secret ingredient in Coca-cola

19. Holistic Treatments Try to fix the problem instead of fixing the symptoms Try to fix the problem instead of fixing the symptoms Can be as effective as medication for mild to moderate cases of depression Can be as effective as medication for mild to moderate cases of depression Must be given time to work, not as immediate as anti-depressants Must be given time to work, not as immediate as anti-depressants Commitment and enthusiasm are required Commitment and enthusiasm are required

20. Summary Depression is a serious illness that effects a huge population of Americans Depression is a serious illness that effects a huge population of Americans Anti-depressant should definitely be used for severe cases Anti-depressant should definitely be used for severe cases Holistic treatments can be very effective and are side effect free Holistic treatments can be very effective and are side effect free Nothing is lost by trying holistic treatments first. Nothing is lost by trying holistic treatments first.