Don't overthink this or spend too much time researching. Improving mental health is very much trial and error.
If you're uncomfortable taking anti-depressants, start with therapy and improvements to diet and exercise. For a lot of people this is enough.
If after a while, you're not getting the results you want, try an antidepressant. You may have to try a few since they work differently for different folks.
If you're taking the anti-depressants and don't want to anymore, try reducing the dose or stopping altogether. A lot of people only need them temporarily. Some people find them useful long-term.
If you're uncomfortable taking anti-depressants, start with therapy and improvements to diet and exercise. For a lot of people this is enough.
If after a while, you're not getting the results you want, try an antidepressant. You may have to try a few since they work differently for different folks.
If you're taking the anti-depressants and don't want to anymore, try reducing the dose or stopping altogether. A lot of people only need them temporarily. Some people find them useful long-term.