光线疗法

光线疗法

研究 shows that 光线疗法, or exposure to full spectrum light, is an effective treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). 了解更多永利app新版本官网地址SAD. 

医生, 护士, and mental health providers can diagnose SAD, based on criteria developed by the American Psychiatric Association. For an official diagnosis, you can make an 任命 with a clinician at 健康 & 健康 or a Counselor at the Psychological and Counseling 服务 (PACS). 

A diagnosis is not required to schedule a 光线疗法 任命. 

它是如何工作的?? 

Light therapy is usually administered using a light box. The light box encases a set of fluorescent bulbs or tubes that are covered with a plastic screen that helps block out potentially harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. 为了获得最佳效果, you sit directly in front of the light box (about 23 inches is optimal) with your eyes open. You can read, write, do homework, or just relax. The light box should sit at eye level at an angle to provide the most comfort and decrease glare. 

Most studies show that about 75% of individuals who experience SAD feel improvement within a couple days to a few weeks. The most effective combination of intensity, 持续时间, and timing varies from person to person, your medical or mental health provider can assist in guiding making appropriate adjustments. 

  • Daily sessions range from 15 minutes to 2 hours. Most sessions last 20-30 minutes, but can be built up over time.
  • Please refrain from using cell phones or other electronic devices during the treatment.
  • For most people, 光线疗法 is best used in the morning, after first waking up.

Depending on how severely a person is affected, other treatments are helpful in combination with 光线疗法 including psychotherapy, 改变饮食结构, 有规律的锻炼, and the use of antidepressant medications.

副作用

  • 易怒
  • 眼睛疲劳
  • 头痛
  • Skin irritation (some medication can cause light sensitivity)
  • 眼睛干涩
  • 失眠

Reducing the length of daily treatment or sitting further away from the light usually eliminates such effects. There is no research that shows exposure to light boxes can harm the retina or cause or accelerate eye disease.

What else can I do to take care of myself and increase the effectiveness of the lamps?

  • Take daily walks outside
  • Increase aerobic exercise particularly under bright lights
  • 管理你的压力
  • 吃健康的
  • Avoid exposure to bright light in the late evening, since this might shift timing of your sleep period

预约  

Light therapy 任命s are available to the UNH community (students, 主要研究员工, and dependents over the age of 18). 

A diagnosis is not required; however, we encourage you to make an 任命 with a 健康 & 健康 clinician by calling (603) 862-2856, or a counselor at the UNH Psychological and Counseling 服务 (PACS), if you feel you are struggling with winter blues. 

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