bright light therapy

Lamp-based mood intervention

Bright light therapy is the use of intense artificial light to treat conditions like seasonal affective disorder, sleep disorders, and circadian rhythm disruptions.

A person typically sits near a light box emitting 10,000 lux for 20–30 minutes daily, usually in the morning.

The treatment mimics natural sunlight to regulate mood and sleep patterns.

SADRecurring winter depression
seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
winter bluesLow spirits in cold months
lightboxBacklit translucent display surface
sun lampArtificial ultraviolet light source

lux · full spectrum · dawn · phototherapy · circadian · body clock · melatonin · mood · winter · depression · mental health · sunrise · wakefulness · spectrum · blue · exposure · lamp · morning

Opposites

treatment modality

bright light therapymedication

Therapeutic substance for illness

pharmacotherapy · antidepressants · talk therapy · psychotherapy · cognitive behavioral therapy

light exposure

bright light therapysensory deprivation

Blocking all external stimuli

blue light blocking

circadian intervention direction

bright light therapysleep therapy

Treatment using prolonged rest

sedation

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