As the number of people taking medication for mental health grows each year and the reasons behind it varying greatly, many people now find complementary therapies including acupuncture, often alongside conventional care, can provide enormous health benefits. A 2015 study found that acupuncture improved symptoms in people with anxiety that didn't respond to other treatments, including psychotherapy and medication. It also provides a safe and effective complement to the integrative treatment of depression, especially when used in combination with talk and other individualized therapies. Acupuncture can also be very effective in reducing and managing stress by blocking the chronic, stress-induced elevations created by our hormone response. It has also been successfully and extensively used in treating PTSD.