Stay Bright in Fall and Winter! Borrow a Therapy Lamp from Your Library

What is light therapy?

Light therapy uses a light box to mimic outdoor lighting. Exposure to artificial light helps adjust the body’s regulation of melatonin, a hormone that controls the body’s sleep cycle, and serotonin, a natural mood-stabilizing hormone. As daylight diminishes in the fall and winter, a light box can help you “lighten” your mood.

Three main benefits of using light therapy are:

• Increased energy
• Improved sleep patterns
• Enhanced mood

Check out the latest Library and Academic Services News to learn more and reserve yourself a light box from the Library!