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  • Integrative medicine
  • Public health
  • Mental health

Background:

  • Depression prevalence has risen, potentially linked to modern lifestyle factors.
  • Current depression treatment primarily relies on medication and psychological interventions.
  • Lifestyle Medicine offers a framework integrating public health and clinical approaches for mental wellbeing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the components of Lifestyle Medicine relevant to depression.
  • To explore the evidence for lifestyle factors in depression pathogenesis and management.
  • To advocate for an integrative approach to depression treatment and prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of evidence-based lifestyle modifications.
  • Discussion of physical activity, diet, sleep, social interaction, and mindfulness.
  • Consideration of emerging factors like environmental issues and technology use.

Main Results:

  • Individual lifestyle components show potential for modifying mental health and depression.
  • Rigorous research is needed on long-term Lifestyle Medicine application for depression.
  • Studies on combined lifestyle modifications are critically required.

Conclusions:

  • Lifestyle Medicine presents opportunities for depression prevention and health promotion.
  • An integrative approach acknowledging lifestyle modification is encouraged for depression care.
  • Lifestyle modification should be a routine part of depression treatment and prevention efforts.