How to combat seasonal depression with light therapy during the overcast winter months

Light therapy involves spending 20-30 minutes a day in front of a light box, which can help regulate happiness hormones like ...

Exposure to bright light can help fend off winter blues. The time to start is now

As daylight diminishes, people can feel their mood dimming. In fact, millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective ...

SAD lamps: Why using one while doing yoga could prevent seasonal affective disorder

Seasonal affective disorder affects 0.5-3% of the world’s population which is a substantial number of people suffering when ...
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Bright Light Therapy Can Help Treat Non-Seasonal Depression as Well as SAD, New Study Says

Bright light therapy is commonly used to teat seasonal depression, but new research suggests it can help other types of depression, too. The researchers analyzed data from randomized clinical trials ...
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Beating the winter blues as days get colder, shorter

As we enter colder weather and shorter days, your mental health might need a little more attention. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is considered a kind of winter depression. The main signs of SAD ...
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CBT Equal to Light Therapy for SAD

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) modified to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is as effective as light therapy, new research suggests. Results of a 6-week randomized, controlled clinical ...