An increasing evidence shows that in the treatment of depression

acupuncture therapy is definitely effective.It has fewer side-effects and is extensively applicable for different types of patients.In the present paper

the authors follow the methodology of evidence-based medicine to make a systemic summary about acupuncture treatment of depression from 1)different therapeutic methods

such as electroacupuncture

acupuncture combined with psychological comforts

acupuncture combined with medication

etc.2)different states of disease

and 3)special disease-induced psychological disorders.Moreover

the authors also make a discussion and a prospect on the treatment of depression and put forward some suggestions for clinical researches in the coming days.