Morning versus evening bright light treatment of late luteal phase dysphoric disorder.
Six women with late luteal phase dysphoric disorder had a significant reduction in depression ratings after treatment with evening, but not morning, bright light. Bright light may offer an alternative to the pharmacologic treatment of premenstrual mood disorders.
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Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla 92093.
Berga
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Mostofi
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Kripke
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Gillin
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D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008183:Luteal Phase; D010555:Personality Inventory; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales