A portable light source for bright light treatment.
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.
McIntyre
I M
IM
Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Australia.
Johns
M
M
Norman
T R
TR
Armstrong
S M
SM
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
D008550:Melatonin