Use of Warmth for the Treatment of Blues

Abstract

Current rise in depression leading to high disease burden and economic strain demands more research and proposals towards effective and practical treatment protocols for Major Depressive Disorders. Heat therapies have gained its reputation as an effective alternative treatment from various psychiatric, medical, and cultural studies which is significantly relevant in view of consideration of the gap between provision and adherence for treatment and ineffectiveness of current treatment choices.Heat therapies lead to thermoregulatory cooling by increasing the core body temperature which is achieved through various modalities such Whole Body Hyperthermia, Heated Yoga, Sauna and Waon Therapy. This paper extends the proposal for consideration towards psychoeducation, research, innovations, and inclusion of heat therapies in the treatment of depression especially in light of its rapid and steady results with minimal adverse effects.