A systematic review of the effectiveness of Bright Light Treatment (BLT) for child and adolescent depression and depressive symptoms was conducted. Depression is the most prevalent mental health disorder in youth and is linked to outcomes such as academic failure, dysfunctional interpersonal relationships...
Bright-Light Treatment However, there is also non-pharmacological treatment. There are different kinds of therapies that target the multiple underlying factors that cause fibromyalgia. One treatment that is making a buzz recently is the bright-light treatment. According to studies, it can help improve...
Eighty-three patients with SAD (DSM-III-R criteria for mood disorders with seasonal pattern [winter type] and National Institute of Mental Health criteria for SAD) received bright light therapy at 10,000 lux for 30 minutes daily in the morning or evening for 10 to 14 days. They completed ...
Our circadian rhythm is one of the most important drivers of our physical and mental health. Although getting enough sleep is crucial to keeping a well-regulated internal clock, on its own, it is not enough. Dailyexposure to bright lightis also a piece of the puzzle. A new study suggests ...
Brighten your space- Open the curtains or blinds as far as they will go and move your chair closer to the window. Brighten the room with light-colored furniture or mirrors, which can reflect and amplify the light. Invest in a daylight simulation bulb- The temperature (or ‘shade’) of a...
Light therapy: It's long been a go-to therapy for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a kind of depression that can beset some people when winter looms and days shorten.
Well-written synthesis of the National Institute of Mental Health's research on ADHD: www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA): www.add.org ...
Daniel F KripkeEvid Based Ment HealthEvidence-based Mental HealthKripke DF. Bright light treatment reduces symptoms in older adults with non-seasonal major depression. Evid Based Ment Health. 2011;14(3):75. : 10.1136/ebmh.14.3.75 ....
"Bright Light, Big Problems" is a popular phrase that is used to describe situations where fame or success brings about negative consequences or challenges. This phrase conveys the idea that being in the spotlight can often lead to difficulties or complications. The term "bright light" is often...
Department of Psychophysiology, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Ichikawa, JapanJohn Wiley & Sons, LtdPsychiatry and Clinical NeurosciencesHayakawa T, Kamei Y, Urata J, et al. Trials of bright light exposure and melatonin administration in a patient ...