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28 paź 2022 · Light therapy — which involves sitting close to a special light source every morning for at least 30 minutes — can help improve SAD. But many people don't realize that this therapy can also be effective for major depression and depression that occurs during or after pregnancy, known as perinatal depression.
This review will discuss the history of SAD and BLT, the proposed pathophysiology of SAD and mechanisms of action of BLT in the treatment of SAD, and evidence supporting the efficacy of BLT in the treatment of non-seasonal unipolar major depression, bipolar depression, eating disorders, and ADHD.
29 gru 2021 · Red, blue, green or full-spectrum light can be used during light therapy depending on the desired result. Light therapy is generally well tolerated and almost completely free of negative side effects when used correctly.
30 mar 2022 · Light therapy boxes can offer an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder. Features such as light intensity, safety, cost and style are important considerations. By Mayo Clinic Staff
25 lis 2023 · Medium-light intensity had a greater effect than dim lighting (less than 600 lux) on depressive symptoms in people with SAD. A 2019 meta-analysis of 19 studies also found that brighter...
2 gru 2021 · Light therapy, which mimics outdoor light, can help with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a common form of depression.
18 mar 2019 · The evidence base for light therapy as preventive treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in people with a history of SAD is limited. Methodological limitations and small sample size of the only available study precluded review author conclusions on the effects of light therapy for SAD.
