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Bright Light Therapy for Depression: Useful in Any Season - Frankly Speaking Ep 409

Bright Light Therapy for Depression: Useful in Any Season - Frankly Speaking Ep 409

Update: 2024-12-02
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Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

 

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-409


Overview: Listen in as we discuss how bright light therapy extends beyond seasonal affective disorder, potentially offering benefits for nonseasonal depression. Learn how to counsel patients effectively on its use and integrate this treatment into your practice, enhancing patient care and broadening treatment strategies for depression.


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  • Menegaz de Almeida A, Aquino de Moraes FC, Cavalcanti Souza ME, Cavalcanti Orestes Cardoso JH, Tamashiro F, Miranda C, Fernandes L, Kreuz M, Alves Kelly F. Bright Light Therapy for Nonseasonal Depressive Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Psychiatry. 2024 Oct 2:e242871 


Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP

 

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos


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Bright Light Therapy for Depression: Useful in Any Season - Frankly Speaking Ep 409

Bright Light Therapy for Depression: Useful in Any Season - Frankly Speaking Ep 409

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