Ernst E, Rand J I, Stevinson C
Department of Complementary Medicine, School of Postgraduate Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, England.
Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1998 Nov;55(11):1026-32. doi: 10.1001/archpsyc.55.11.1026.
Depression is one of the most common reasons for using complementary and alternative therapies. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the evidence available on the treatment of depression with complementary therapies. Systematic literature searches were performed using several databases, reference list searching, and inquiry to colleagues. Data extraction followed a predefined protocol. The amount of rigorous scientific data to support the efficacy of complementary therapies in the treatment of depression is extremely limited. The areas with the most evidence for beneficial effects are exercise, herbal therapy (Hypericum perforatum), and, to a lesser extent, acupuncture and relaxation therapies. There is a need for further research involving randomized controlled trials into the efficacy of complementary and alternative therapies in the treatment of depression.
抑郁症是使用补充和替代疗法的最常见原因之一。本文旨在概述有关使用补充疗法治疗抑郁症的现有证据。通过使用多个数据库、参考文献列表搜索以及向同事咨询进行了系统的文献检索。数据提取遵循预定义的方案。支持补充疗法治疗抑郁症疗效的严格科学数据极其有限。有最充分证据证明有益效果的领域是运动、草药疗法（贯叶连翘），以及在较小程度上的针灸和放松疗法。需要进一步开展涉及随机对照试验的研究，以探究补充和替代疗法治疗抑郁症的疗效。
