Depression affects millions of people every year, interfering with their energy, sleep, mood, and ability to enjoy life. While medication and therapy remain important tools, many individuals are turning to acupuncture as a safe, natural, and effective complement to their mental health treatment.

How Acupuncture Helps with Depression

Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture involves placing ultra-fine needles into specific points on the body. These points stimulate the nervous system, helping to:

1. Reduce stress hormones like cortisol
2. Increase serotonin and dopamine, which elevate mood
3. Improve sleep and reduce anxiety
4. Restore balance in the body's natural energy flow (Qi)

What the Research Shows

Several studies have shown that acupuncture can be effective in reducing symptoms of depression, particularly when used alongside conventional treatment. Patients often report:

1. Decreased fatigue and brain fog
2. Improved emotional resilience
3. A sense of calm and grounding after sessions

What to Expect During a Session

Sessions typically last 30–45 minutes. After a short consultation, your practitioner will place needles in carefully selected points, often on the ears, scalp, hands, or feet. Most people find the experience relaxing, with many feeling relief after just a few treatments.

Struggling with depression or emotional stress? Let us help you find natural relief.

At COPT, our skilled acupuncturist will guide you through a personalized treatment plan designed to restore balance and improve your well-being. You don’t have to feel this way forever—healing can start sooner than you think.

Call us today or book an appointment to begin your journey toward feeling better—naturally.

Sources:

https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/42414

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture-in-depth

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004046.pub4/full