It seems almost everyone in the U.S. is either depressed, anxious or both and the solution is to take a pill. What if you don?t want to take an SSRI or anxiolytic medication? In this class, we will discuss the varied causes of depression and anxiety, and how mild to moderate cases can be effectively treated using the appropriate herbs, supplements and lifestyle changes. The common misconception that St. Johns wort or any one herb is the "depression" herb is unrealistic and we will look at the specific indications of emotional dysfunction and the specific remedies to treat them.