title: Enhancing women's mood and energy: a research-based program for subthreshold depression using light, exercise, and vitamins.
abstract: The prevalence and clinical significance of subthreshold forms of depression with sequelae comparable to major depression have been recently described in the literature; however, research on effective treatment is rare. A new intervention program that combines a specific regimen of light, exercise, and vitamins is effective in improving women's mood and overall sense of well-being. This program is well suited to many patients who present with somatic and psychological symptoms consistent with subthreshold depression.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA. mabrown@u.washington.edu
authors.forename: Marie-Annette
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Jamie L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Shirley
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000339:Affect; D003863:Depression / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D014815:Vitamins