Do Light Therapy Lamps Actually Work?
Seasonal depression is real and light therapy can boost your mood and health if done correctly.
Light therapy lamps often look like small flat screens that emit a bright light. In the northern hemisphere, the days are getting shorter, the sun is setting sooner, and the weather is cooling off quickly.
According to a 2024 study by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), 40% of Americans say their mood worsens in winter. More women (45%) state that their mood declines than men (35%).
Seasonal depression is real and light therapy can boost your mood and health if done correctly.
Author's note: Light therapy can help with seasonal depression.
- 40% of Americans experience worsened mood in winter.
- More women (45%) than men (35%) experience mood decline.