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10,000 Lux Light Therapy Lamps
10,000 lux white light therapy is the treatment of choice for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). But choosing the right light therapy lamp is critical. Here's how.
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Chronotherapeutics for Affective Disorders
Michael Terman - who developed 10,000 lux light therapy for seasonal affective disorder - and his colleagues share their practices and protocols for light treatment.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for SAD
A recent study shows that CBT alone or with 10,000 lux light therapy provides longer-lasting results in treating Seasonal Affective Disorder than light treatment alone.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Treatment
Light therapy has become the treatment of choice for Seasonal Affective Disorder. But a new study shows cognitive-behavioral therapy may be a better choice long-term.
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Major Depressive Episode Symptoms
People with depressive signs and symptoms may be having a Major Depressive Episode (MDE). Knowing this can answer the question, "Are you clinically depressed?"
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Light Therapy in Seasonal Affective Disorder
Millions of people dread the arrival of winter and the depression symptoms it brings. But others, who have discovered SAD light therapy, have a different outlook.
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Causes of Winter Depression and Blues
Studies show seasonal Depression (SAD) or winter blues have to do with the light where one lives, melatonin, and circadian rhythms that control the sleep-wake cycle.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Depression Symptoms
The symptoms of winter blues are common, and are slightly different from regular depression. Not everyone with symptoms can be diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Light Therapy
There are a variety of treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder, like white light therapy, medication, and cognitive therapy. Winter depression can be helped.
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10,000 Lux Light Therapy for Depression
For Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), most - but not all - people benefit from white light therapy. Other options like blue light therapy are being explored.
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Coping with Depression
People with depression have their ups and downs, even if they are in counseling or on anti-depressant medications. Knowing how to cope with symptoms in daily life is key.
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Dealing with Depression in Daily Life
Anti-depressant medication and depression counseling can help, but knowing how to help oneself deal with depression is necessary to cope better.
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Depression is a Heart Attack Risk Factor
It is more important than ever to recognize and treat depression, to reduce the risk of heart disease. Depression is a serious risk factor for heart attacks.
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Options for Treating Depression
Now that people know depression is a biological illness, does that mean they must take medication for it? Are antidepressants the best treatment for depression?
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The Most Effective Antidepressant Medications
All antidepressant medications can effectively treat depression but many have side effects such as weight gain. Research uncovers the most effective antidepressant drugs.
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Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment for Depression
Deep brain stimulation (DBS), an experimental surgery for treatment-resistant depression, may be an alternative to electro-convulsive therapy (ECT). But there are risks.
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