CAM Depression Treatment Research
There are a number of studies showing the effectiveness of acupuncture for psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, etc. The following study is an often quoted one which essentially compared acupuncture to paxil for the treatment of depression. The study found acupuncture to be helpful and to carry less side effects (none) compared to pharmaceutical treatment.
- Allen, J.B., Rosa N. Schnyer and Sabrina K. Hitt: The Efficacy of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Major Depression in Women - [PDF]



