Phototherapy

Use in seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or "winter depression," is a mood disorder that occurs as a result of a lack of sunlight in winter. Symptoms:

• Depressed mood

• Constant fatigue

• Reduction of energy

• Increased appetite

📌 Sc ientific evidence:
A study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that 30 minutes of light therapy every morning during January significantly reduced the symptoms of SAD in most patients.

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 showed that light therapy significantly reduces the level of depression symptoms compared to the control group.

▸ Bipolar disorder

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

▸ Anxiety disorders and PTSD

Preliminary studies show 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 the treatment of diagnosed disorders, but also for:

• Improvement of the general mental state

• Increase productivity and energy levels

• Supporting people who work without access to natural light

• Regulation of circadian rhythm and treatment of sleep disorders

Light therapy in the elderly:

• Improves sleep quality

• Promotes cognitive health

• Reduces insomnia symptoms

Biochemical mechanism of action

Light therapy stimulates the production of serotonin, a mood-regulating neurotransmitter.
🔬 A study by the University of California, Los Angeles, confirms that bright light activates the brain's serotonin system, improving emotional well-being.

Safety and regulations

• Light therapy has minimal side effects

• Suitable for most people

• It is recommended to consult a doctor beforehand, especially in case of mental or ophthalmic 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 in the EXPIO center

In the center EXPIO Center uses professional equipment SunBox SunRay II (USA) - a clinically proven light panel:

• Brightness: 10,000 lux

• Exposure distance: 50-60 cm

• Session duration: recommended 20-30 minutes daily

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

🔆 Light therapy is a natural resource that restores clarity, energy and balance to life.