Phototherapy

Use in seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) , or "winter depression," is a mood disorder that occurs due to a lack of sunlight in the winter . Symptoms include:

• Depressed mood

• Постійна втома

• Energy reduction

• Increased appetite

📌 Наукові докази:
Дослідження, опубліковане в Archives of General Psychiatry, показало, що 30 хвилин світлотерапії щоранку впродовж січня суттєво зменшують симптоми САР у більшості пацієнтів.

Light therapy for other mental disorders

Light therapy has also been shown to be effective for other mental conditions :

▸ Clinical depression

A study in JAMA Psychiatry found that light therapy significantly reduced depressive symptoms compared to a control group.

▸ Bipolar disorder

According to The American Journal of Psychiatry , phototherapy helps regulate bipolar mood swings by reducing the intensity of manic episodes.

▸ Тривожні розлади та ПТСР

Previous studies suggest that light therapy helps improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

General benefits of light therapy

Light therapy can be useful not only for treating diagnosed disorders, but also for:

• Improvement of general mental state

• Increased productivity and energy levels

• Supporting people who work without access to natural light

• Circadian rhythm regulation and treatment of sleep disorders

Light therapy in the elderly:

• Improves sleep quality

• Promotes cognitive health

• Reduces symptoms of insomnia

Biochemical mechanism of action

Light therapy stimulates the production of serotonin , a neurotransmitter that regulates mood.
🔬 A study from the University of California, Los Angeles confirms that bright light activates the brain's serotonin system , improving emotional state.

Safety and regulations

• Light therapy has minimal side effects

• Suitable for most people

• It is recommended to consult a doctor beforehand , especially if you have mental or ophthalmological diseases.

📄 The method is approved by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and included in the national protocol No. 00716 for the treatment of depression

Light therapy at the EXPIO center

У центрі ЕКСПІО застосовується професійне обладнання SunBox SunRay II (США) — клінічно перевірена світлова панель:

• Brightness: 10,000 lux

• Exposure distance: 50–60 cm

• Session duration: recommended 20–30 min daily

This device provides an optimal dose of light , close to natural sunlight, without UV radiation.

🔆 Light therapy is a natural resource that brings clarity, energy, and balance back into life.