Treat Depression with Acupuncture and induce the release of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine.

What is Depression?
-- Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.

Case report of 3 females with severe mood disorders who were treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and electroacupuncture therapy (EAT). EAT is a form of acupuncture in which 1 or more pairs of needles are stimulated by applying small electrical currents.

All 3 patients had severe depression and had not responded to multiple trials of different psychotropic medications and psychotherapies. ECT reduced depressive symptoms but was associated with profound memory loss, confusion, and disorientation.

Acupuncture administered with EAT resulted in significant remission of depression and was better tolerated by all 3 patients.

To read more:
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/depression/role-acupuncture-treatment-depression