5-HTP for Depression – A Rational Prescribing Approach

Depression has become one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. It affects more than 10% of the world’s population, and prescription drug treatment is inadequate in more than half of cases. While the stress of the pandemic has made mental illness a higher priority than ever, many people still struggle with the stigma attached to these disorders. That is unfortunate, because there are many other treatment options that address the brain, mind and body. The specialized fields of neurology and psychiatry are still worlds apart, making an integrative perspective of brain health more important than ever.