Lorestan University of Medical Sciences,Khorramabad
Abstract: (16931 Views)
Depression disorder is one of the most common mental diseases which causes psychiatric frequent disabilities . As results of researches imply that there exists a relationship between Omega3 and depression , we decided to do the present study to investigate the effect of Omega3 on depression .
Materials and Methods: The present study is a clinical trial which included 80 patients selected randomly . The subjects were interviewed by a psychiatrist and Beck inventory was administered to measure the degree of their depression .The data were collected and analyzed .
Results: The findings indicated that the average grade obtained from Beck inventory in the both groups treated with Omega3 and Nortriptyline during a 3- month period was decreased remarkably . Also the patients 'performances improved during this period . Statistical
Analysis showed a significant relationship among average grade in Beck inventory and performance level gained by the patients.
Conclusion: Based on the research findings and the proved effects of Omega3 on the treatment of depression , it is recommended that these should be prescribed for non psychotic depression as the first stage of treatment .
Type of Study:
Research |
Received: 2011/06/12 | Accepted: 2017/11/22 | Published: 2011/06/15