I- Introduction: A. Brief Overview of the Global Impact of Depression
B. Relevance of Addressing Depression Induced by the COVID-19 Pandemic
C. Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression
D. Influence of Social Factors and the Pandemic on Mental Health
II-Depression in Conventional Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
A. Definition and Western Approach to Depression
B. TCM Approach: The Term "Yu" and Its Dual Meaning
C. Etiology in TCM: Emotional Tensions, Yin-Yang Disorders, and Constitutional Weakness
III-Acupuncture in the Treatment of Depression:
A. Rationale for the Use of Acupuncture
B. Scientific Evidence and Studies Supporting the Efficacy of Acupuncture
C. Personalized Approach in TCM and Safety of Acupuncture
IV-Advantages of Acupuncture Over Conventional Treatments:
A. Mechanism of Action of Acupuncture
B. Rapid and Measurable Therapeutic Effects in Animals and Humans
C. Comparison of Therapeutic Speed and Safety with Conventional Treatments
V-Promotion of Acupuncture as Complementary Medicine:
A. Potential Benefits of Integrating Acupuncture into Treatment Plans
B. Support from Evidence in Studies and Clinical Cases
C. Role of Acupuncture in Addressing COVID-19-Induced Depression
VI-Conclusion:
A. Summary of the Advantages of Acupuncture
B. Call to Consider Acupuncture as a Viable Option
C. Implications for Health Systems and Patient-Centered Care
Bibliografia:
Acupuncture as a complementary medicine for depression caused by the confinement by COVID-19, José Luis-Vique-Sánchez,Revista Internacional de Acupuntura,Volume 15, Issue 3, July–September 2021.
Disponible en: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1887836921000375
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