Light Therapy Lamp reviews - for Seasonal Affective Disorder - 2024, 2015

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Do Seasonally Affective Disorder lights work? Asked Perplexity AI Sept 2024

Bright light therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and other types of depression. Here are the key points about the efficacy of SAD lights:
Effectiveness for SAD
Bright light therapy is considered a first-line treatment for SAD. Multiple studies and meta-analyses have found it to be effective:

• A meta-analysis of 8 studies found bright light treatment had a significant effect in reducing SAD symptoms, with an effect size of 0.84.
• Another meta-analysis showed that bright light therapy (6,000-10,000 lux) was more effective than medium intensity light for treating SAD.

Effectiveness for Non-Seasonal Depression
Light therapy has also shown benefits for non-seasonal depression:

• A meta-analysis of 23 studies found phototherapy was effective for both SAD and non-seasonal depression.
• More recent meta-analyses have found that light therapy can augment the effects of antidepressant medications for non-seasonal depression.

How It Works
Light therapy is thought to help by:

• Regulating circadian rhythms and melatonin production
• Stimulating serotonin production
• Affecting neural pathways involved in mood regulation

Proper Usage
For optimal results, light therapy should be used:

• For about 30 minutes daily, preferably in the morning
• With a light box that emits 10,000 lux of light
• Consistently throughout the fall/winter months

Considerations

• Light therapy is generally safe but may have mild side effects like headaches or eye strain.
• It should be used under medical guidance, especially for those with bipolar disorder or eye conditions.
• While effective for many, it may work best when combined with other treatments like medication or psychotherapy in some cases.

In summary, there is strong evidence supporting the efficacy of light therapy for SAD, with research also showing benefits for non-seasonal depression. When used properly, SAD lights can be an effective treatment option with relatively few side effects.

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Do SAD Lamps Actually Work? - Video Oct 2021

YouTube 6 minutes
00:47 What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
01:40 How do SAD lamps help with SAD?
02:32 Do SAD lamps actually work?
03:05 What should you consider before buying a SAD lamp?
04:00 Our SAD lamp pick
04:49 Tips for using a SAD lamp

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Light Therapy Lamps 2015 Top 10 reviews - a great service (not available Sept 2024)

Amjo Sun BRIGHT
Day-Light Sky
GoLITE BLU
Lightphoria
Northern Light Sadelite
NorthStar 10,000
Sperti Vitamin D (the only one with UV?)
Sunlight Jr.
Verilux HappyLight
Zadro

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SAD can treated in most cases by just bright light, but

UVB and Vitamin D also treat SAD
However, virtually no SAD lights have UVB

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See also VitaminDWiki

• Seasonal Affective Disorder - treated by both vitamin D and bright light
• Hypothesis – A SAD risk factor is low vitamin D – Nov 2014
• Boost Your Winter Mood and Productivity with vitamin D or morning light

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