Phototherapy is a treatment in which the individual is exposed to an artificial light source.

Treatment mainly addresses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression that occurs during a specific period of time, usually in the winter. Phototherapy is also used to treat other forms of depression as well as sleep disorders.

Phototherapy is intended to compensate for the lack of exposure to sunlight that is thought to be associated with seasonal depression. The person is placed near a light box (White Light System), about 30-40 cm away, which emits bright light from a special light source with a force of 10,000 lux, without looking directly at the light.

The biological mechanism with which phototherapy works is probably related to the resynchronization of the person's circadian rhythms (internal biological clock) as well as a change in neurotransmitters in the brain (serotonin, noradrenaline, dopamine, etc.) targeted by antidepressant drugs .

Phototherapy is a safe, effective and non-invasive method with minimal side effects.

Phototherapy is applied at Veresies Clinic.