Therapy target
Increased release of serotonin, which is responsible for a positive state of mind
Therapy recommendations
- Phytotherapeutic agents (e.g., St. John’s wort); behavioral changes help as a priority; psychotherapy, if necessary.
- In more severe cases, hypnotics (sleeping pills) and sedatives (tranquilizers) may be used in the short term. The use of antidepressants (drugs used mainly for depression) is also discussed.
- See also under “Further therapy.”
