J Clin Med July 2019 PMID 31370200

Acupuncture for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Mike Armour, Caroline A Smith, Li-Qiong Wang, Dhevaksha Naidoo, Guo-Yan Yang, Hugh MacPherson, Myeong Soo Lee, Phillipa Hay

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The overall tone reflects a positive reception, with posts emphasizing that acupuncture can be a beneficial adjunct or alternative treatment, as seen in comments like 'glad it's living up to its potential' and references to increased treatment frequency improving outcomes. The use of phrases like 'clinical benefits' and mentions of acceptance denote a recognition of the study's significance, contributing to the moderate scores across all dimensions.

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Most discussions acknowledge the positive findings and potential benefits of acupuncture for depression, showing general support.

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Posts often reference the systematic review, cite specific studies, or call for consideration of acupuncture, demonstrating thoughtful engagement.

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Abstract in brief

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined how effective acupuncture is for treating major depressive disorder, finding that it can significantly reduce depression severity both as a standalone treatment and alongside antidepressants.
The study analyzed 29 clinical trials involving 2268 participants, mostly from China, indicating that increased frequency of acupuncture treatments correlates with greater improvement in depression symptoms.
However, many of the trials had biases, lacked long-term follow-up, and safety data was limited, highlighting the need for more rigorous research to confirm acupuncture's effectiveness and safety for depression treatment.]

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A 2019 meta-analysis and systematic review found acupuncture a suitable adjunct to usual care and standard antidepressant medication for depression. Source: DOI: https://t.co/GjVVWBNVay

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Efficiency of Acupuncture as anti depressant

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RT @RealJannaWeiss: Efficacy and safety of #acupuncture for #depression: A systematic review and meta‐analysis "Acupuncture, either in isol…

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Janna Weiss, PhD

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Efficacy and safety of #acupuncture for #depression: A systematic review and meta‐analysis "Acupuncture, either in isolation or as an adjunct to pharmacological treatment, has clinical benefits and can be considered a safe option for managing depression." https://t.co/G28SgwErTS

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Glad that it’s living up to its potential. https://t.co/NpYvyx6PnB https://t.co/ayhOfDkllI

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