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Depression & light therapy

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Bright Light Therapy for Bipolar Depression

We used to recommend light therapy for people with bipolar disorder with caution. The reason for caution was that the light could trigger a manic episode in some people. With further research, we now see that light in the middle of the day (instead of the morning) improves bipolar depression.

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2019
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Light Therapy for Winter Depression

In this video, author and depression counselor Douglas Bloch talks about how light therapy can help you overcome the effects of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression.

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2014
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Light Therapy

Light therapy is a way to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and certain other conditions by exposure to artificial light. SAD is a type of depression that occurs at a certain time each year, usually in the fall or winter.

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How Does Light Therapy Treat Depression?

Light therapy, also known as phototherapy, is a treatment in which you’re exposed to an artificial light source. The therapy primarily treats major depressive disorder with seasonal patterns (formerly known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD).

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Anthony Watt, Timothy J. Legg
2018
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Light Box Therapy: How to Combat Seasonal Depression with the Power of Light

Light therapy is considered a first-line treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs during the fall and winter. Here's more about this treatment and how to use it effectively.

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Kelly Burch
2020
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