Acupuncture for depression

Course overview / structure

This course will review the understanding of depression from western and TCM aspects; discuss the knowledge of the Du Mai and the brain and their relationship with depression and explore acupuncture treatment for depression. Depression is a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or poor appetite, low energy, and poor concentration, etc. These problems can become chronic or recurrent and lead to substantial impairments in an individual's ability to take care of his or her everyday responsibilities. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide, a tragic fatality associated with the loss of about 850,000 lives every year. Since the early eighties, studies around the globe have suggested that treating depression with acupuncture, has a positive and holistic effect on the depressed patient, with reduced side effects. Western antidepressant are a front-line treatment for depression, usually with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This sadly may not satisfactory as some patients are unresponsive may suffer undesirable side effects, and the onset of the treatment effects are delayed. Acupuncture can be an effective adjunct or an alternative to treat depression, anxiety, stress-induced fatigue and emotional swings, all resulting in long-term benefits.

What will I learn?

By the end of the session you will be have developed the understanding of depression, have an improved the knowledge of the Du Mai and the brain, and explored how to treat depression with acupuncture.

How many hours CPD? / course times

The day will run from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. so is valid for 7 hours CPD

Who is the course for? / attendance requirement

The course has been uniquely devised for practicing therapists of all disciplines, Acupuncturists, Naturopaths, Osteopaths, Herbalists, Nutritionists, Physiotherapists, etc. who hold professional insurances that cover them for the use of acupuncture within their scope of practice, and who have an interest in developing and enhancing their clinical skills. You must consent to give and receive treatments during the training and must be over 18 years of age

Is the course assessed? / qualification

Assessment is undertaken on a continuous basis by the tutor throughout the course.

Cost

£95.00 (early bird) £120.00 (full price)

Tutor

Dr. Tianjun Wang