Light therapy (phototherapy) for many types of depression may have fewer and milder side effects and work more quickly than traditional depression treatments. Talk with a doctor before use.

Bright light therapy has shown significant promise in improving remission and response rates among patients with nonseasonal ...

Red light is one type of light doctors aren't shielding us from. Why it matters: It's a therapy surging in popularity, ...

It’s the time of year for symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. The 40-year-old term has stuck despite diagnostic manuals ...

While seasonal depression has many effects, there are just as many ways to combat seasonal depression. The more common treatments include vitamin D supplements, light therapy, psychotherapy and ...

Psychology Prof. Wendi Gardner was diagnosed with winter seasonal depression after moving to Ohio from Florida for graduate ...

After Daylight Saving Time ends, it gets dark earlier in the day, causing symptoms of seasonal depression in many people.

The choice of treatment depends on personal preferences and health care advice. Light therapy, which involves exposure to the ...

Here’s why this season is giving us the " winter blues ." Seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a ...

Red light therapy (RLT) has emerged as a popular, non-invasive treatment for managing pain and improving overall health. This ...

Emotional and cognitive improvements in depression treatment often occur simultaneously, while behavioral changes, like ...