These light therapy lamps can improve mental health, but there's a few things you should know when buying one.

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 ...

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 ...

Cornell Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Güney Acipayamli, DNP, PMHNP, RN writes about her experience adjusting to ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is more than the “winter blues.” It’s a real mood disorder linked to reduced light exposure that can disrupt your sleep, energy, and internal clock. Bright light ...

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 ...

Light boxes, exercise, medication and even volunteering are all possible ways to improve mood if you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. A visit to your doctor is always a good idea.

Have you noticed you're sleeping a little longer? Maybe you're experiencing a shift in appetite — craving more sweets or pasta. In autumn, our bodies sense the change in light as the dark winter ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a child, even though I hated the cold, I loved winter. But as I grew older, I realized that as fun as ...

How light deprivation, disrupted routines, and severe winter weather are impacting mental health across all ages LAS ...

February is the shortest month of the year, yet seasonal affective disorder can make it feel like being stuck in a waiting ...