The recent announcement by the UK government highlighting the significant benefits of nature-based prescriptions for mental health raises an essential question: If prescribing nature is proving so beneficial, why is the NHS not similarly endorsing homeopathy?
With increasing evidence backing homeopathy as an effective adjunct treatment for depression and anxiety, the time has come for homeopathy to be embraced alongside nature prescriptions within NHS care.
Homeopathy’s Comparable Impact Evidenced by UK Research
While nature-based prescribing is undoubtedly a positive step, it’s crucial to recognise other healthcare options already validated by rigorous research, such as homeopathy. The landmark UK-based cohort multiple randomised controlled trial by Viksveen et al. (2017), published in BMC Psychiatry, provides substantial evidence supporting homeopathy’s integration into mental health care within the NHS framework.
The study was a pragmatic, real-world NHS cohort multiple randomised controlled trial conducted within UK community mental health settings, involving 566 adults experiencing self-reported depression. Participants received homeopathic treatment alongside their usual NHS care, while the control group continued receiving standard NHS care alone.
Key Outcomes of the Homeopathy Study
• Statistically significant reductions in depression scores (PHQ-9), with a clinically meaningful improvement persisting at 12 months.
• Comparable improvements in anxiety scores (GAD-7).
• No serious adverse events reported, demonstrating high safety and acceptability among patients.
This real-world evidence highlights that homeopathy effectively complements traditional NHS treatments, echoing the success and acceptability of nature prescribing.
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Source: Homeopathy International
