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Light Therapy

Light therapy involves using a light source with either full spectrum light or specific wavelengths scheduled on a daily basis to help with symptoms of depression. It has long been known that seasonal depression can be treated with light therapy, but recent research is showing promise for other forms of depression as well. Again, further scientific research is necessary to assess safety and dosage, but some researchers are very enthusiastic about the prospects of light therapy for people with Bipolar Disorder with seasonal depression who are on mood stabilizers. Caution is urged, if you notice hypomania, back off on the time of the light therapy. 

 
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/p041068.html
 
http://my.webmd.com/hw/depression/tp21259.asp
 
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?d=dmtContent&c=363108&p=~br,IHW|~st,24479|~r,WSIHW000|~b

 

 

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