Australians have long been some of the highest users of herbal and nutritional supplements that claim to boost mood or ease depression. These include omega-3s (found in fish oil), St John's wort, ...

Among over-the-counter (OTC) products for depression, St. John’s wort, saffron, probiotics, and vitamin D have the strongest evidence of efficacy, new research showed. However, folic acid and lavender ...

From St John’s Wort to vitamin D: This review uncovers which over-the-counter products have real scientific backing for relieving depression, and which still need proof. Study: Understanding the ...

Depression is one of the most widespread health conditions in the world. According to the World Health Organization, it affects more than 280 million people globally, cutting across age, gender, and ...

A new assessment of studies on more than 60 supplements claiming to help depression symptoms finds that only 4 have ‘substantive’ evidence of benefits. A new scientific review examined the body of ...

Teens with depression have to navigate the challenges of living with a mood disorder, along with the usual academic and social pressures of high school. A depression diagnosis may be unsettling, but ...

Jon Wardle is Foundation Director of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine and the Maurice Blackmore Chair of Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University, which undertakes training and ...