People who suffer from depression are often deficient in essential fatty acids. Because the brain is 60% fat, brain tissue is heavily dependent on fatty acids to control moods and behavior. The firing and receiving of messages in the brain (synapses)  are critically dependent on brain fats. Since our bodies do not manufacture most fats we are completely dependent on receiving fats through our nutritional intake.  There are 2 essential fatty acids needed by the brain, these are omega-3 and omega-6.  Both omega-3 and omega-6 are equally important and deficiencies in either group can cause problems, and should be addressed by changes in your diet. Good sources of omega-3 from food include the following;

• cold water fish
• eggs
• chicken
• flaxseed oil
• borage seed oil
• whole-grain breads

You can also take omega-3 supplements daily. Omega-6 comes in the form of oils. Most omega-6 oils that are being ingested today have been altered by hydrogenation processing. T...