Abstract:Introduction: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most common and debilitating form of depression with a 12-month prevalence of 4.7% and a lifetime prevalence of 11.2% in Canada. Various classes of antidepressants are commonly used treatments for MDD; however, high failure rates occur due to adverse events and discontinuation of use. Non-drug and alternative interventions are commonly sought by people when drug treatment fails. The purpose of this investigation was to analyze the evidence on the effect of n… Show more
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