Depression treatment often combines medication and therapy based on symptom severity. However, concerns about side effects and the limited effectiveness of drugs keep many from seeking help. Now, researchers have identified a drug-free therapy that could offer a safe, effective adjunctive treatment for non-seasonal depressive disorder.
A recent study published in the journal Jama Psychiatry found that bright light therapy for nonseasonal depression helped in symptom remission in 40% of cases. The researchers also noted that this medication-free treatment may improve the response time to the initial treatment.
