Before starting anti-depressant meds: Optimize thyroid (have a full panel blood test for thyroid) Optimize your levels of B, D & homocysteine levels Elimination diet - remove inflammatory foods: grains (wheat, corn), sugar & dairy Eat lots of raw colorful fruits and veggies Eliminate negative thoughts (squash the ANTs) Exercise Take Saffron, Curcumin, Zinc, Magnesium, B Complex, probiotics Bright light (full spectrum) therapy