Recent research conducted at The University of NSW has shown that acupuncture has an effect on the area of the brain responsible for "mood regulation". This validates long-held Chinese medical beliefs, that acupuncture is a potentially effective treatment for mood disorders, including depression. This is an exciting finding, as it reveals another biomedical understanding of the effects of acupuncture which must lead to its greater acceptance as a viable method of health-care.
To read more, follow the link below for the article published recently in the Sydney Morning Herald:
The article also talks of the continuing need for 'gold-standard' trials to be conducted, in order to build up a credible research base.