Category | Interventions | Used/recommended by |
---|---|---|
Lifestyle changes | • Physical activity • Spending time outdoors • Structured lifestyle (e.g. appointments, hobbies) • Vacation in sunny regions • Balanced diet | Patients and physicians |
Antidepressants | • Preventive use of antidepressants • Maintenance therapy with antidepressants | Patients and physicians |
Light therapy | • Starting light therapy in fall before symptoms • Starting light therapy with first mild symptoms | Patients and physicians |
Psychotherapy | • Continuation of therapy | Patients and physicians |
Other interventions | • Vitamin D • St. John’s wort • Relaxation techniques (e.g. massages) • Alternative treatments (e.g. qi gong, osteopathy) | Patients |