Research has shown that they are an effective add on treatment for many people and not just those suffering from sad.
Daylight lamps for depression.
Light therapy lamps are a great addition to help in treating sad depression and anxiety.
A sleek addition to your nightstand or coffee table this compact lamp fights winter blues with uv free white light at up to 10 000 lux its flexible hinge makes angling your light source a cinch.
Whether your mood is just a little lower than usual or you fall deep into depression a light therapy lamp may be able to help.
Light boxes used to treat sad should filter out most or all uv light.
When considering a light therapy lamp intensity is your primary concern.
Lamps used for skin disorders primarily emit ultraviolet uv light and could damage your eyes if used incorrectly.
Light therapy lamps affect the chemicals in your brain that are linked to mood and sleep and can reduce symptoms of seasonal depression.
If not it may not help your depression.
Because people with general depression often also experience low levels of serotonin this population can also benefit from using light therapy lamps.