Depression and anxiety: Treating the causes with Belinda Reynolds

Depression and anxiety disorders are exploding in prevalence. It is believed that at least 3 million Australians, at any given time, suffer from these conditions. And, while we do have standard medication for many psychiatric and psychological conditions, research shows that anywhere between 60-90% of people prescribed antidepressants fail to get a benefit that is superior to placebo. What these statistics suggest is that we are not addressing the underlying causes. The fact is that depression and anxiety disorders are multifactorial conditions that require a wholistic approach to treatment. In this episode of FX Medicine Andrew Whitfield-Cook interviews Belinda Reynolds on the numerous contributing factors that underpin mood disorders and explores the role of nutrition and lifestyle as an essential component to clinical therapy.