American Journal of Psychiatry · 1989 · 106 citations · 0 references
MedicinePsychiatryPsychologyAbnormal PsychologyPsychopharmacologyPsychotherapyDepressionDepressive DisordersPremenstrual DisordersPremenstrual Dysphoric DisorderPremenstrual SyndromePsychotherapy For Mood DisordersBright Light ExposurePremenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ManagementPremenstrual SymptomatologyPremenstrual Syndrome PharmacotherapyPremenstrual Syndrome Treatment
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.