Sally is seeing a patient for major depressive disorder with seasonal affect. Which of the following would be the most effective treatment for Sally to use with her patient?
A. Encourage her patient to use bright light for two hours at night and prescribe an antidepressant medication.
B. Encourage her patient to use melatonin supplements each morning and bright light for two hours at night.
C. Encourage her patient to use bright light for two hours each morning and melatonin supplements at night.
D. Encourage her patient to wait until summer to feel better rather than use any medications.
Answer: C
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