Depression & Stress, Phobia & Anxiety, Insomnia

Depression

A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of acupuncture in the treatment of depression. Journal of Affect Disorders. 2007 Jan; 97(1-3):13-22.

RESULTS: General trends suggest that acupuncture modalities were as effective as, or more effective than antidepressants when employed for treatment of depression.

Stress

Acupuncture for anxiety and anxiety disorders--a systematic literature review. Acupuncture Medicine. 2007 Jun; 25(1-2):1-10.

CONCLUSIONS: Positive findings are reported for acupuncture in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder or anxiety neurosis.

Insomnia

Role of acupuncture in the treatment of insomnia: A comprehensive review. Complement Therapy & Clinical Practice. 2007 Aug; 13(3):184-93.

All of them consistently indicate significant improvement in insomnia with acupuncture.