People often feel happier and healthier on a sunny day. They may not realize it, but exposure to sunlight enhances mood. During winter months, when there is less sunlight, some people experience depression and fatigue. This syndrome is called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and is treated by light therapy.
How does light therapy work?
Light therapy extends daylight by giving the patient more light than he
or she would normally be exposed to during the winter. Treatment for SAD
begins in the fall and continues until early spring.
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