Differential Reduction in Symptoms of Late Luteal Phase Dysphoric Disorder as a Function of Light Therapy

摘要: ABSTRACT The effect of bright white morning light, evening and dim red light therapy on specific types symptoms associated with late luteal phase dysphoric disorder (LLPDD) was examined using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, Beck Depression Inventory, a questionnaire assessing atypical depressive symptoms. Fourteen women were assigned to randomized, crossover trial involving administered during menstrual cycle across 3 intervention months. A reduction some but not all LLPDD observed following exposure as function intensity time exposure. Specifically, general [as measured by self-report (Beck Inventory) semistructured interview (Hamilton Depression)] well atypical, seasonal-type symptom ratings decreased after morning, evening, treatments. Melancholic LL...