Major depressive disorder is a debilitating condition that impacts around 5% of adults worldwide. While doctors commonly prescribe antidepressants to patients, it has several side effects and might ...

With daylight dwindling, a light box can be a helpful tool to get a mood boost for people struggling with seasonal affective ...

Midday bright white light therapy may be effective for patients with bipolar depression, new research suggests. In a new study, this treatment approach resulted in a better antidepressant response ...

Light therapy significantly improves sleep and psycho-behavioral symptoms in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The corresponding study was published in PLOS. Recently, light therapy has received ...

The FDA has approved its first at-home, nondrug therapy for depression, with a wearable brain stimulation headset developed by Flow Neuroscience.  | The FDA issued a green light that covers the ...

Winter blues are common, but SAD is a recurring depressive condition that needs attention. From overlooked symptoms to light therapy and sleep routines, here's what experts recommend ...

Since the 1980's bright light has been used as an effective therapy for depressive and circadian rhythm disorders. Given at the right time of day, bright light can help those with seasonal depression ...

The clocks have moved forward once again, and the sun now sets a little later. Still, many of us continue to battle seasonal sadness at the tail end of winter. If you're feeling tired and sluggish ...

Experts from Norway, Sweden and Finland share how they use sleep, light therapy and positive outlook to ward off the winter ...

As the months grow colder and darker, many people find themselves somewhat sadder and even depressed. Bright light is sometimes used to help treat the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.

Winter greets us with decreased sunlight and increased blues. To help address the mixed emotions that arrive this time of ...