title: A portable light source for bright light treatment.
abstract: A novel, portable, inexpensive bright light source is described. This unit, which has been demonstrated to exhibit physiological effects similar to those of the more conventional light boxes, offers a less restrictive home treatment for patients with seasonal affective disorder and sleep disorders.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Australia.
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: McIntyre
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Johns
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Norman
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Armstrong
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D006801:Humans; D008029:Lighting; D008297:Male; D008550:Melatonin / Q000097:blood; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D008550:Melatonin