Depressed? Here’s the LAST Thing You Should Do

It seems like you can’t turn on the TV these days without seeing an ad for an antidepressant.

And, trust me – these Big Pharma marketing agencies know what they’re doing.

Depression cases spike this time of year – and if you’re struggling with depression, you’d probably try just about anything to feel like your old self again.

But there’s one popular so-called “treatment” you should never try.

Most of it is junk science… and it could end up doing more harm than good.

In fact, I’d say you should avoid it like the plague.

 

The answer to your depression doesn’t lie in your cell phone, I promise you.

In fact, with the constant negativity on the news and social media, I think non-stop scrolling on your cell phone is more likely to give you depression.

But that hasn’t stopped depression apps from becoming big money-makers.

Wellness apps are now a nearly $1 billion a year business – and some of these apps promise to melt away your depression with a few clicks and swipes.

If that sounds like nonsense to you, you’re right.

Research has shown that only about a quarter of depression apps have any scientific backing behind them whatsoever.

So if you download one of these apps, there’s a three-in-four chance you’re getting junk.

Now, you might turn to an app because you value your privacy – and it’ll give you 24/7 advice in the comfort of your home.

But I’m not sure these apps value your privacy as much as you do – and some of them could even sell your data.

No, thanks.

I’ve helped a lot of people beat depression over the years, and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Some of the things I focus on with my patients include:

Exercise: Aim for 150 minutes per week. Research shows exercise is a powerful depression-fighter.

Diet: I’ll often recommend Mediterranean-style eating patterns rich in plants, seafood, and fruits and nuts rich in polyphenols.

Circadian alignment: A regular sleep–wake schedule, consistent rise time, morning outdoor light, and dimming lights at night help re-anchor circadian rhythms. A healthy circadian rhythm can have a powerful effect on boosting mood.

And I’ll also talk to patients about professional treatments, like cognitive behavioral therapy.

Either way, I understand depression can be lonely – but that doesn’t mean you should ever try to treat it alone.

Get real help from a medical professional – not some Silicon Valley start-up that built an app.

View Sources

StudyFinds Analysis. (2026). Better protection urgently needed for millions using depression apps, study finds. StudyFinds. https://studyfinds.org/better-data-protection-needed-depression-apps/