Review Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD

Dear Colleagues,

Depression, anxiety, and PTSD share several symptoms and pathomechanisms, having become prevalent diseases worldwide that seriously endanger human mental health. The pathophysiological mechanisms of these are not yet fully elucidated and the traditional drugs which are commonly used in clinics generally have some defects, including slow action, unremarkable effects, and a number of side effects. Therefore, there is a developing space for the research of new and effective therapeutic medicines to supplement or replace traditional drugs. The last decade has witnessed a significant growth of interest in complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other emotional diseases. However, there are still inconsistent results between these literature studies. Therefore, there is a need to further explore the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicines for the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions.

Dr. Jianyou Guo
Guest Editor

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