A light at the end of the dark tunnel of depression? Doctors commonly prescribe antidepressants to treat patients suffering ...

Research has shown that light therapy can be effective, not just for SAD, but also for major depression and postpartum ...

Bright light therapy, a standard treatment for seasonal depression, may also help people who experience depression year-round ...

Patients with non-seasonal depression who were treated with bright light therapy reported a 40% remission rate, according to a recent study.

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that can last for months. Ways to fight it include using ...

Bright light therapy was associated with improved treatment response and remission rates among patients with nonseasonal depression.

Does light therapy help? Many people with SAD respond to light therapy, said Dr. Paul Desan of Yale University’s Winter Depression Research Clinic. “The first thing to try is light,” Desan said.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation offers rapid depression relief for patients unresponsive to conventional ...

As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains. “It’s a feeling of panic, fear, anxiety and dread all in one,” said ...

Seasonal depression commonly affects students between the months of November and March. Here's how to know if you have ...

In late fall or early winter each year, millions of Americans are estimated to start feeling the effects of seasonal ...

Getting an extra hour to enjoy this weekend sounds like a win. On the other hand, the seasonal switch can be a sign of a tough time to come for a lot of people.