Summary
This paper systematically reviews the evidence on the effect of light therapy on sleep disturbance and depression, identifying the light-active neural and hormonal correlates of the effect of light therapy on sleep disturbance comorbid depression (SDCD), and constructing the mechanism by which light therapy alleviates SDCD.
Categories
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the effect of light therapy on sleep disturbances, particularly in relation to depression, and identifies neural and hormonal pathways that may be involved in this effect.
Depression: The paper explores the use of light therapy in treating depression, particularly when it is comorbid with sleep disturbances, and discusses the neural and hormonal mechanisms that may underlie this effect.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of neural circuits in sleep and depression, which are cognitive functions, and how these circuits may be affected by light therapy.
Mood regulation: The paper discusses the use of light therapy in treating depression and sleep disturbances, which are related to mood regulation.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the role of hormones in sleep and depression, and how these hormones may be affected by light therapy.
Phototherapy: The paper is a systematic review of the use of light therapy in treating sleep disturbances and depression.
Author(s)
C Yaodong, Y Zhang, G Feng, Y Lei, Q Liu, Y Liu
Publication Year
2023
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