TREATMENT OF SEASONAL AFFECTIVE-DISORDER - A REVIEW

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作者
TAM, EM [1 ]
LAM, RW [1 ]
LEVITT, AJ [1 ]
机构
[1] MCMASTER UNIV, DEPT PSYCHIAT, REG MOOD DISORDERS PROGRAM, HAMILTON, ON, CANADA
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CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE | 1995年 / 40卷 / 08期
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10.1177/070674379504000806
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R749 [精神病学];
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100205 ;
摘要
Objective: To review the status of current treatment of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Method: Treatment studies of SAD published between January 1989 and March 1995 were identified using a computerized MEDLINE literature search, Additional citations were obtained from the reference sections of these articles. Studies included in this review were selected using operational methodologic criteria Results: Many studies support the efficacy of bright light therapy using a fluorescent light box. The best studied protocol is > 2500 lux white light for 2 hours per day, but newer protocols using 10,000 lux for 30 minutes have comparable response rates. Studies of light visors and other head-mounted devices also report similar response rates, but have not yet shown superiority over putative control conditions. There are fewer medication studies in SAD, but controlled studies suggest that fluoxetine, d-fenfluramine and propranolol are effective. Other treatments such as dawn simulation require further study. No studies of psychological treatments for SAD were found. Many studies had methodologic limitations, including brief treatment periods, small sample sizes, and lack of replication, that limit the generalizability of findings. Conclusion: There are several well-studied, effective treatments for SAD, including light therapy and medications. However, further research must be done to demonstrate sustained treatment response over time, to clarify the intensity-response relationship of light therapy, to clarify the role of light therapy and medications, and to assess combination treatments.
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