The Depression Cure
The Depression Cure proposes a multi-domain "Therapeutic Lifestyle Change" (TLC) program designed to mitigate depressive symptoms by addressing the evolutionary mismatch inherent in modern environments. Dr. Stephen Ilardi’s framework integrates six key pillars: physical activity, omega-3 fatty acids, sunlight exposure, restorative sleep, social connection, and anti-ruminative activity.
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