Winter Blues Research

The following studies are provided to help you better understand Winter Blues and the benefits of using light therapy as treatment.

Beginning to See the Light

Archives of General Psychiatry
Anna Wirz-Justice, PhD
"...light is as effective as drugs, perhaps more so...the best evidence to date that light is an effective antidepressant in Winter Blues."*

Light Produces Brain Serotonin

The Lancet
Low serotonin levels are associated with Winter Blues. Researchers provide evidence that brain serotonin levels increase when exposed to bright light. This suggests that daily light therapy has a sound basis in biology.

Science and Light Therapy

Medical News & Perspectives
Timed exposure to daylight-intensity light has become the treatment of choice for Winter Blues. Light is as effective as anti-depressant medications are, perhaps more so.*

Understanding How Bright Light Affects Circadian Rhythm Disorders

Apollo Health
Mood and sleep disorders have chronobiologic basis. Using therapeutic light to treat sleep disorders often resolves or mitigates the mood problem. Light must be used at the proper time of day for desired effect. Explanation of when and why to use bright light.*

* Apollo Health participated in or contributed to research.