If i am diagnosed with depression, are there other ways of treating it other than with medication?

Yes: Here are some. I would add tms, neurostim unit, and acupuncture, yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy, phototherapy lights, sleep hygiene ( google this) and prayer, meditation www.Webmd.Com/depression/features/natural-treatments being depressed can make you feel helpless. You're not. Along with therapy and sometimes medication, there's a lot you can do on your own to fight back. Changing your ...

Depends on severity: Psychotherapy can be very effective in treating depression -- and is needed in addition to medications when they are used, for best effect. For mild to moderate depression, st. John's wort or sam-e may be worth a try. Acupuncture and homeopathy are also useful. If done consistently, aerobic exercise may be as effective as antidepressants. For severe or psychotic depression, medicine is needed.