The effect of Omega3 on depression disorder

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. 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. 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. 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.