10 No-Cost Strategies to Fight Depression
10 No-Cost Strategies to Fight Depression
Feeling depressed? You're not alone. With the economy stuck in neutral, people have more reasons to be depressed - and less money to treat their depression. The cost of medication and talk therapy add up even if you have health insurance - and more than 46 million people in the U.S. (and counting) do not.
If you're depressed, and especially if you have bipolar disorder, lifestyle changes and other do-it-yourself strategies are not a substitute for professional help. But even if you are already taking antidepressants or seeing a therapist, there are many things you can do to help yourself feel better - and they don't cost a dime.
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