Antidepressant medication

Our sources steer away from antidepressant medication without careful medical supervision.

Our sources say skip

For treatment of depression.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

Both sides, in their own words

Our sources differ. Compare their views and the context behind each one.

One side

“Antidepressants do not have worthwhile effects on depression if you look at placebo-controlled Trials of antidepressants the difference between an antidepressant and a placebo is minuscule”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:28:40

The other

“Abrupt discontinuation can cause rebound depression and suicidal ideation; changes must be supervised by a doctor.”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:50:00

In their own words

One faithful sentence per source, linked to the moment it was said; quiet chips mark where money is involved.

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator against
“Abrupt discontinuation can cause rebound depression and suicidal ideation; changes must be supervised by a doctor.”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:50:00 sponsored

a Harvard-trained gynecologist against
“Antidepressants are not recommended for PMS if the patient is not depressed.”

a Harvard-trained gynecologist · source video · 00:00:30

a certified nutrition specialist against
“Treating only symptoms like diarrhea or constipation or prescribing antidepressants ignores the root cause of bacterial overgrowth and inflammation.”

a certified nutrition specialist · source video · 00:07:30 sponsored

an endocrinology-trained performance coach recommend
“Changes through foundational food and medication weaning improved digestion and mood in a client with chronic issues.”

an endocrinology-trained performance coach · Instagram reel

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Journaling

Journaling can help process emotions, reflect on experiences, and support overall mental health.

Strong consensus

“jamie pennebaker's work i really like the idea of the importance of journaling the importance of getting your emotions out you know reflecting on the experience on paper or electronically”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:26:30

Social connection

Social connection is foundational for well-being and supports both mental and physical health throughout life.

Strong consensus

“it's so important that we do spend time with people we love and trust and we build those relationships through through having meals with others through going to social events”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:01:30

Parasympathetic activation

Prioritizing rest and digest states helps balance stress and recovery.

Strong consensus

“We actually have to actively pursue a more parasympathetic state in order to achieve it today I think it's kind of an unprecedented time for our species”

a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:55:30