St. John’s Wort: Could It Improve Your Mood?

This popular herbal supplement for depression has some evidence to back it—but it comes with cautions

St. John's wort for depression
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A combination of antidepressant medications and talk therapy is the treatment mental health providers typically recommend for managing depression. But if you’re looking for another therapy, either because you want an alternative to medication or you’re concerned that the government could ...

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