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Abstract
Light therapy may improve symptoms of bipolar depression by regulating circadian rhythms.
- Bipolar depression is characterized by recurrent depressive episodes that significantly impair quality of life.
- Conventional treatments for bipolar depression often have limited effectiveness and may destabilize mood.
- Light therapy is a non-drug treatment that could influence mood through its effects on the body's internal clock.
- Research has identified potential mechanisms through which light therapy may alleviate depressive symptoms.
- This review highlights both the clinical effectiveness and safety considerations of light therapy for bipolar depression.
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