Rupa Tiwaria, Vijay Kant Pandeyb & Keshvendra Kumar Tiwaric*
aDepartment of Practice of Medicine, Devki Mahaveer Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Hospital, Farathiya, Garhwa, Jharkhand, India
bDepartment of Life Science, Netaji Subhas University, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
cDepartment of Anatomy, Devki Mahaveer Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Hospital, Farathiya Garhwa, Jharkhand, India
Received : 18th December, 2023 ; Revised : 18th January, 2024
DOI:-https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14257304
Abstract– Depression is a prevalent mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Among the various demographic groups, females are particularly susceptible due to a combination of biological, hormonal, and psychosocial factors. Traditional treatment options, including antidepressants and psychotherapy, have shown efficacy but are often accompanied by side effects and may not be suitable for all patients. This review examines the current evidence regarding the use of homoeopathy in treating depressive mood disorders in females. Depression disproportionately affects women, and there is growing interest in complementary approaches to treatment. This paper analyzes clinical studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and potential role of homoeopathy as an adjunct or alternative therapy for female patients with depressive mood disorders. The review finds mixed evidence, with some promising results but overall limited high-quality research, highlighting the need for more rigorous studies in this area.
Key words: Depression, mental health, Clinical studies
