Depression is a common but a serious mood disorder. Homoeopathy treats depression well. Use of homeopathic medicines for depression along with counselling helps recovery of the patient much faster. There are many homeopathic medicines like Aurum met, Cimicifuga, Ignatia, Liliumtigrinum, Natrum mur, Natrum sulph, Sulphur etc which are very helpful in treating depression. Homoeopathic remedies for depression do not produce any side effects or hamper body functions hence they are safe even if they are to be taken on a long term basis.