The nurse is providing education for a patient with a mood disorder. The patient asks about using complementary therapies. Which will the nurse discuss as a reasonable augmentation to the care plan for patients with mood disorders?

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4. Recent research has demonstrated clear, yet modest, general health benefits and modest efficacy data associated with the use of omega-3 fatty acids as a reasonable augmentation strategy for individuals with mood disorders. There is insufficient information regarding the use of Kava, ginger root, or B-12 supplements in the treatment of mood disorders.

The Nurse Is Providing Education for a Patient with a Mood