Letter to the editor: Exercise shouldn’t be primary treatment for depression

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I believe after I read an article in the Colorado Mesa University’s Criterion, regarding mental health care, I have some concerns. I believe, firstly, that its awesome that writers had the ability and the wherewithal and the desire to discuss a sometimes issue of mental health problems. I believe its awesome to bring awareness to the front page, though, I do have some concerns about the content of the article.
 
I believe that yes exercise and massage are excellent adjunct treatments for depression as Ive employed them in the past myself, I must stress though, that there should always be a disclaimer that these are adjunct and not primary methods for treating depression. I believe it should never be suggested to anyone who really needs anti-depressant medication that these alternative options are good enough; because, Im sure, if the person does need anti depressant medications, with depression not being a weakness but a neurotransmitter issue, to  suggest that these other other options be used as a primary rather than a supplemental option is a serious mistake.
 
I believe though your article didnt really address what Im writing, I believe, the disclaimer always has to be present that if a person needs anti-depressant meds, dont try to replace them with supplemental treatments, because they just might not be enough.
 
Sincerely,
 
Donald B. Mckiegan

2 COMMENTS

  1. Eh. Anti-depressants are so finicky and experimental. Maybe even working best as a placebo for many. Most everyone can exercise and there are a billion studies showing the benefits of it. And also, depression is more than a physiological issue.

  2. Eh. Anti-depressants are so finicky and experimental. Maybe even working best as a placebo for many. Most everyone can exercise and there are a billion studies showing the benefits of it. And also, depression is more than a physiological issue.

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