Cochrane Database Syst Rev March 2019 PMID 30883670

Light therapy for preventing seasonal affective disorder.

Barbara Nussbaumer-Streit, Catherine A Forneris, Laura C Morgan, Megan G Van Noord, Bradley N Gaynes, Amy Greenblatt, Jörg Wipplinger, Linda J Lux, Dietmar Winkler, Gerald Gartlehner

Mentions

44
Peak: 4 in Apr 2019
across 5 sources since Mar 2019

Extended reach

66,562
potential audience

Total likes

526

Video views

19,473

Mentions per month

Mar 2019 – Dec 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News17 articles
  • X / Twitter16 posts
  • YouTube4 videos
  • Blogs4 articles
  • Facebook3 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Many discussions focus on sharing information about light therapy's role in preventing SAD, such as references to Cochrane reviews and podcasts, reflecting moderate interest and engagement. The tone mostly presents the therapy as a helpful treatment option, with words like 'preventing' and 'potential' emphasizing its relevance while avoiding exaggerated claims.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Discussions are mostly neutral or positive, referencing the publication without strongly disagreeing or opposing it.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show some curiosity, especially regarding the potential use of light therapy for SAD prevention.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to podcasts, studies, and interventions, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions highlight light therapy as a promising approach, but without strong claims of revolution or widespread change.

Abstract in brief

  • Light therapy is a non-drug treatment that uses artificial light to help prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a depression that occurs seasonally, usually in autumn or winter.
  • Research has examined the safety and effectiveness of light therapy compared to no treatment or other interventions, through various studies including randomized controlled trials, with data collected from multiple health and psychology databases up to June 2018.
  • The studies focus on adults with a history of SAD who were symptom-free at the start, aiming to determine if light therapy can prevent SAD and improve outcomes without significant adverse effects.

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Amir Grinstein מחקרהתנהגותי#
@AmirGrinstein · X

3/4 מומחים ממליצים בחום (pun intended) להיחשף כמה שיותר לאור (גם אם יש רק שעתיים ביום וגם אם קר), להתלבש חם ולצאת החוצה. מעבר לזה יש גישות נוספות שאפשר לאמץ (יש פתרונות טכנולוגיים - light therapy - ופתרונות התנהגותיים - cognitive behavioral therapy)>> https://t.co/EgIH0AGIEt

Oct 13, 2022 · 4 likes · 6,460 followers View post →
Cochrane Mental Health
@Cochrane_CCMD · X

UPDATED PODCAST: Listen to the updated podcast for our @CochraneAT review on Light therapy for prevention of seasonal affective disorder here: https://t.co/9nmkPE3PX7 @CochraneUK @cochranecollab @CochraneLibrary #winterdepression #mentalhealth https://t.co/M9XMzE7UT8

Apr 29, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,774 followers View post →
Cochrane Deutschland
@Cochrane_DE · X

Neuer #Cochrane Podcast: Lichttherapie zur Vorbeugung von Herbst-Winterdepression https://t.co/OL8YaXgVQT #SAD #Lichttherapie #Winterdepression https://t.co/fXf0Z8ue50

May 10, 2019 · 3 likes · 2,619 followers View post →
Cochrane Mental Health
@Cochrane_CCMD · X

UPDATED PODCAST: Listen to the updated podcast for our @CochraneAT review on Light therapy for prevention of seasonal affective disorder here: https://t.co/9nmkPE3PX7 @CochraneUK @cochranecollab @CochraneLibrary #winterdepression #mentalhealth https://t.co/7u1OvITZtp

Apr 29, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,774 followers View post →
wissenwaswirkt
@wissenwaswirkt · X

Neuer #Cochrane Podcast: Lichttherapie zur Vorbeugung von Herbst-Winterdepression https://t.co/KxZ7HNrRTD #SAD #Lichttherapie #Winterdepression https://t.co/YD0dTT4Yy5

May 10, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,644 followers View post →
Cochrane Mental Health
@Cochrane_CCMD · X

UPDATED PODCAST: Listen to the updated podcast for our @CochraneAT review on Light therapy for prevention of seasonal affective disorder here: https://t.co/9nmkPE3PX7 @CochraneUK @cochranecollab @CochraneLibrary #winterdepression #mentalhealth https://t.co/hWEbQI5dzO

May 1, 2019 · 1 like · 2,774 followers View post →

All mentions

Amir Grinstein מחקרהתנהגותי#
@AmirGrinstein · X

3/4 מומחים ממליצים בחום (pun intended) להיחשף כמה שיותר לאור (גם אם יש רק שעתיים ביום וגם אם קר), להתלבש חם ולצאת החוצה. מעבר לזה יש גישות נוספות שאפשר לאמץ (יש פתרונות טכנולוגיים - light therapy - ופתרונות התנהגותיים - cognitive behavioral therapy)>> https://t.co/EgIH0AGIEt

Oct 13, 2022 · 4 likes · 6,460 followers View post →
T. Nik B.
@tnbucher · X

Lichttherapie zur Vorbeugung von Herbst-Winterdepression https://t.co/t14CON688U

Mar 11, 2021 · 54 followers View post →
POPLINE
@POPLINE_org · X

RT @EurekaMag: Light therapy for preventing seasonal affective disorder https://t.co/OcFHEQMq0B

Feb 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 5,269 followers View post →
Science Alerts
@Science_Alerts · X

RT @EurekaMag: Light therapy for preventing seasonal affective disorder https://t.co/OcFHEQMq0B

Feb 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,240 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Light therapy for preventing seasonal affective disorder https://t.co/OcFHEQMq0B

Feb 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 6,473 followers View post →
Cochrane New Zealand
@cochrane_nz · X

The ‘winter blues’ are common, but some people suffer from something more serious; Seasonal Affective Disorder. Light therapy is used as an intervention to prevent this from negatively impacting a person’s life. Check out this podcast: https://t.co/3WL0Iyc2eJ @cochranecollab https://t.co/0NjKNHuKUt

Sep 12, 2019 · 1,060 followers View post →
Cochrane Deutschland
@Cochrane_DE · X

Neuer #Cochrane Podcast: Lichttherapie zur Vorbeugung von Herbst-Winterdepression https://t.co/OL8YaXgVQT #SAD #Lichttherapie #Winterdepression https://t.co/fXf0Z8ue50

May 10, 2019 · 3 likes · 2,619 followers View post →
wissenwaswirkt
@wissenwaswirkt · X

Neuer #Cochrane Podcast: Lichttherapie zur Vorbeugung von Herbst-Winterdepression https://t.co/KxZ7HNrRTD #SAD #Lichttherapie #Winterdepression https://t.co/YD0dTT4Yy5

May 10, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,644 followers View post →
Cochrane Mental Health
@Cochrane_CCMD · X

UPDATED PODCAST: Listen to the updated podcast for our @CochraneAT review on Light therapy for prevention of seasonal affective disorder here: https://t.co/9nmkPE3PX7 @CochraneUK @cochranecollab @CochraneLibrary #winterdepression #mentalhealth https://t.co/hWEbQI5dzO

May 1, 2019 · 1 like · 2,774 followers View post →
Cochrane Canada
@CochraneCanada · X

RT @Cochrane_CCMD: UPDATED PODCAST: Listen to the updated podcast for our @CochraneAT review on Light therapy for prevention of seasonal af…

Apr 29, 2019 · 1 share · 6,068 followers View post →
Cochrane Mental Health
@Cochrane_CCMD · X

UPDATED PODCAST: Listen to the updated podcast for our @CochraneAT review on Light therapy for prevention of seasonal affective disorder here: https://t.co/9nmkPE3PX7 @CochraneUK @cochranecollab @CochraneLibrary #winterdepression #mentalhealth https://t.co/7u1OvITZtp

Apr 29, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,774 followers View post →
Nifty Fox Creative
@NiftyFoxCreativ · X

RT @Cochrane_CCMD: UPDATED PODCAST: Listen to the updated podcast for our @CochraneAT review on Light therapy for prevention of seasonal af…

Apr 29, 2019 · 1 share · 2,381 followers View post →
Cochrane Mental Health
@Cochrane_CCMD · X

UPDATED PODCAST: Listen to the updated podcast for our @CochraneAT review on Light therapy for prevention of seasonal affective disorder here: https://t.co/9nmkPE3PX7 @CochraneUK @cochranecollab @CochraneLibrary #winterdepression #mentalhealth https://t.co/M9XMzE7UT8

Apr 29, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,774 followers View post →
Evidently Better
@EvidentlyBetter · X

RT @mhresources: Depression & Anxiety bulletin: Light therapy for preventing seasonal affective disorder; Cognitive behavioural therapy may…

Mar 22, 2019 · 1 share · 624 followers View post →
Evidently Better
@EvidentlyBetter · X

Depression & Anxiety bulletin: Light therapy for preventing seasonal affective disorder; Cognitive behavioural therapy may help ease depression in the workplace; Psychological therapies for the treatment of depression in COPD; & more https://t.co/DG08TiR5EI https://t.co/dTFqexFfHo

Mar 21, 2019 · 1 share · 624 followers View post →
Chris Hendel
@chrishendel · X

Let the sunshine in... https://t.co/5AMuj7tu3V Light therapy for preventing seasonal affective disorder via @CochraneLibrary https://t.co/ZxknevZ54D #SAD #seasonalaffectivedisorder #depression

Mar 19, 2019 · 4,228 followers View post →