1, Acupuncture is more effective than oral antidepressants in improving depressive symptoms, with fewer side effects than tricyclic antidepressants. 2, Despite the continued development of antidepressants and alternative/synergistic therapies, major depressive disorder has not been fully recognized and treatment outcomes are often less than optimal. 3, An epidemiological study has shown that depression cognition and treatment deficits are strongly associated with a lack of accurate assessment tools and patient economic status. Researchers found that paroxetine hydrochloride alone or in combination with acupuncture/electro-acupuncture was effective in primary monophasic depression. 4. In addition, acupuncture/electro-acupuncture has a rapid onset of action and can significantly improve symptoms of OCD, depression and anxiety.