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    • Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
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    Background:

    • Light therapy (LT) has seen a global rise in popularity over the past decade.
    • A 1992 German survey revealed 13% of psychiatric hospitals used LT, with 8% planning to adopt it.
    • LT use is notably higher in university psychiatric facilities (57%).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current applications and research landscape of light therapy.
    • To highlight the primary use of LT for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and its subsyndromal form (S-SAD).
    • To examine the emerging use of LT for non-seasonal depression (acute and chronic) and other indications.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on light therapy applications.
    • Analysis of survey data on LT adoption in psychiatric settings.
    • Synthesis of existing research supporting LT for SAD and non-seasonal depression.

    Main Results:

    • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is the most common indication for light therapy.
    • Evidence supporting LT for SAD is substantial.
    • Limited research currently exists for LT's efficacy in non-seasonal depression and other conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • Light therapy is a growing treatment modality in psychiatry.
    • Further research is warranted to establish the efficacy of LT for non-seasonal depression.
    • Expanding research into other LT treatment indications is recommended.