Bright light treatment an effective addition to antidepressants for non-seasonal depression.
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Intervention: The intervention consisted of five weeks of daily sessions of light treatment in the participant’s home. Participants were advised to complete their session before 10:00 each morning, sitting at a distance of 40 cm with the head directed towards the light. The treatment sessions lasted for one hour a day (intensity: 10000 lux at 40 cm) while the placebo involved dim red light for 30 minutes a day (intensity: 50 lux at 40 cm). Participants in both groups were also given 50 mg/day of sertraline.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Evidence-based mental health
دوره 8 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005