Suppose that you have a 23-year-old client suffering from mild to moderate depression who wants to take St. John's Wort. He insists he does not want to take antidepressants and asks you what you think about him taking SJW. What is an ethically informed response you can make?
You can say that the studies you learned about supported the use of St John's Wort for mild to moderate depression BUT, it has to be the St. John's Wort produced in Germany because it is regulated there. It is not regulated in the U.S. As always encourage the person to speak to their physician about this.

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The Answer of Suppose that you have a 23-year-old client suffering from mild to moderate depression who wants to take St. John's Wort. He insists he does not want to take antidepressants and asks you what you think about him taking SJW. What is an ethically informed response you can make?
You can say that the studies you learned about supported the use of St John's Wort for mild to moderate depression BUT, it has to be the St. John's Wort produced in Germany because it is regulated there. It is not regulated in the U.S. As always encourage the person to speak to their physician about this.

Suppose That You Have a 23-Year-Old Client Suffering from Mild