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Posted by Hugh on November 18, 2015, at 11:12:44
The authors of the study found the following:
-55 per cent of patients using only light therapy or only Prozac saw their depression lift;
-76 per cent of patients using both light therapy and Prozac saw their depression lift.
Dr. Raymond Lam, the study's lead author and a professor of psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, said that the trial was conducted during all seasons of the year, suggesting that light therapy could be used to treat different types of depression.
"It really does show that light can be used to treat different types of depression, not just 'winter depression'" he told CTV News.
Complete article:
Posted by Christ_empowered on November 19, 2015, at 16:24:02
In reply to Light therapy helps nonseasonal depression, posted by Hugh on November 18, 2015, at 11:12:44
This is very encouraging. Thanks for the link.
Posted by Hugh on November 20, 2015, at 14:52:11
In reply to Re: Light therapy helps nonseasonal depression, posted by Christ_empowered on November 19, 2015, at 16:24:02
You're welcome. I tried light therapy about ten years ago. It didn't help my insomnia or improve my mood. I used a blue light device, which is supposed to be the best kind of light.
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-goLITE-BLU-Therapy-Device/dp/B001I45XL8
Posted by Hugh on November 25, 2015, at 14:31:49
In reply to Re: Light therapy helps nonseasonal depression, posted by Christ_empowered on November 19, 2015, at 16:24:02
The New York Times is now weighing in on this story.
"The difference between Prozac alone and the placebo was not statistically significant, but light therapy alone was significantly better than placebo, and light therapy with medication was the most effective treatment of all."
Complete article:
Posted by Hugh on December 3, 2015, at 12:16:31
In reply to Light therapy helps nonseasonal depression, posted by Hugh on November 18, 2015, at 11:12:44
Here's a more detailed article about the study. It describes different types of light therapy, including blue light therapy.
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