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How to Use Light Therapy

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A light box can be useful for more than seasonal affective disorder. It has been recommended for use as an add-on treatment for depression. It can also help shift your body clock. This video shows you how to use a light box. See more...

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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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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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Mayo Clinic Staff
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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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