Phototherapy and Bipolar Disorder WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Phototherapy and Bipolar Disorder
Phototherapy is sometimes used in treating bipolar disorder. It is still a relatively new treatment approach.1 Phototherapy involves the use of lights to treat a disorder.2
Fast Facts:
- Phototherapy can be an effective treatment for depressive episodes of bipolar disorder.3
- Studies have shown this therapy is most effecting for bipolar during mid-day, as morning treatment can result in mixed episodes.3
- Side effects of light therapy can include eye strain, headaches, and insomnia.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Merck Manuals: Bipolar Disorder: Phototherapy
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 About.com: Light Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 PsychCentral: Bright Light Therapy for Bipolar
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Bipolar Disorder and Phototherapy, Bipolar Disorder and Light Therapy, Light Therapy and Bipolar Disorder
- Last update: Mar. 2, 2009
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