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Psychotherapy
Among the various psychotherapeutic "talk therapies," cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If psychotherapy is used alone without medications, benefits should be evident within 8 weeks and symptoms should be fully resolved by 12 weeks. If these conditions are not met, then the patient should strongly consider antidepressant drugs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
For many patients, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works as well as antidepressants in...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective...
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Does Low Intensity Laser Light Therapy Work?
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Hope for Psoriasis Patients with Ultraviolet Light Therapy
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Light Therapy for "Indoor" Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
If you have episodes of depression that occur only in the fall, winter and early spring, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).... Read more »
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"Lovelight" therapy may treat impotence
Treating men to a burst of bright light for thirty minutes every morning may help improve sexual dysfunction, a new study suggests. Researchers... Read more »
Therapy better than light treatment for SAD: study
Cognitive behavioral therapy is more effective at treating depression symptoms in people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) than light therapy,... Read more »
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Depression Information
If you notice periods of depression that seem to accompany seasonal changes during the year, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).... Read more »
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Shown Best for Seasonal Affective D...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of severe recurrent depression that occurs annually in the fall and winter seasons, accounting for... Read more »
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