A recent trial spotlights bright light therapy and its utility beyond the winter months in treating major depressive disorder. - GreenMedInfo Summary

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Abstract Title:

PURLs: Light therapy for nonseasonal major depressive disorder?

Abstract Source:

J Fam Pract. 2016 Jul ;65(7):486-8. PMID: 27565102

Abstract Author(s):

Kehinde Eniola, Angela Bacigalupo, Anne Mounsey

Article Affiliation:

Kehinde Eniola

Abstract:

While bright light therapy already has a place in the treatment of seasonal affective disorder, a recent trial spotlights its utility beyond the winter months.

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2016
Study Type : Human: Case Report, Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depressive Disorder : CK(640) : AC(90)
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy : CK(496) : AC(87)
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents : CK(4882) : AC(1328)

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Key Research Topics

Disease

Depressive Disorder

Pharmacological Actions

Antidepressive Agents

Therapeutic Actions

Light Therapy

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