Note: Considering the dangerous side effects of anti-depressant medications, every person who suffers from depression should try St. John's wort first. While this study doesn't say so, they should also add mercury free salmon oil and a good mult-vitamin to their daily diet, as well as cod liver oil.
An extract of the herbal remedy St. John's wort is as effective as a commonly prescribed drug for people with moderate-to-severe depression, researchers reported this week Friday.
Herbal Remedy as Good as Drug for Depression: Study