October 2022 PMID 35522196

Blue-Light Therapy for Seasonal and Non-Seasonal Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

André Do, Victor W Li, Samantha Huang, Erin E Michalak, Edwin M Tam, Trisha Chakrabarty, Lakshmi N Yatham, Raymond W Lam

Mentions

19
Peak: 6 in May 2022
across 3 sources since May 2022

Extended reach

41,912
potential audience

Total likes

114

Video views

1,512

Mentions per month

May 2022 – Apr 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter14 posts
  • News3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions primarily emphasize the review's findings that blue-light therapy is not convincingly effective for depression, with phrases like 'no evidence,' 'efficacy remains unproven,' and detailed mentions of meta-analytical results. Users' tone is straightforward and clinical, reflecting a moderate level of interest and engagement but limited perceived impact on clinical practice.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions align with the article's conclusion that blue-light therapy lacks proven efficacy, supported by phrases like 'remains unproven' and 'no evidence.'

InterestNeutral interest

The conversations show a neutral level of curiosity, mainly summarizing findings without deep exploration or critique.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts reference specific details from the review, such as the number of trials or the types of analyses, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactLow impact

The overall tone suggests limited impact, as the focus is on confirming the current lack of evidence rather than promoting a paradigm shift or innovative ideas.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effectiveness and safety of blue light therapy for treating both seasonal and nonseasonal major depressive disorder by analyzing nine randomized controlled trials involving 347 participants.
  • The results showed no significant benefit of blue light therapy over inactive or active control conditions in reducing depression symptoms, response rates, or remission rates.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that blue light therapy may not be more effective than other light treatment options for depression, based on the current evidence.]

Top posts

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Erin Michalak
@erin_michalak · X

Our group's newest paper, led by Dr. Andre Do of @UBC_Psychiatry, concludes that "the efficacy of blue-light therapy in the treatment of seasonal and non-seasonal MDD remains unproven". Read more at: https://t.co/CWdbVnainc @TheCJPsych @DrRaymondLam @LakshmiYatham

May 15, 2022 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 2,729 followers View post →
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
@TheCJPsych · X

In the October issue - Blue-light therapy for depression? In a new systematic review and meta-analysis, Do et al. find: "The efficacy of blue-light therapy in the treatment of seasonal and non-seasonal MDD remains unproven." https://t.co/rMOaYp8PyU

Oct 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 4 shares · 1,433 followers View post →
MoodDisorders Canada
@MoodDisordersCa · X

RT @erin_michalak: Our group's newest paper, led by Dr. Andre Do of @UBC_Psychiatry, concludes that "the efficacy of blue-light therapy in…

May 15, 2022 · 3 shares · 20,594 followers View post →
Dr Nagina Khan
@DrKhan_do · X

RT @TheCJPsych: In the October issue - Blue-light therapy for depression? In a new systematic review and meta-analysis, Do et al. find: "T…

Oct 4, 2022 · 4 shares · 6,272 followers View post →
David Gratzer
@DavidGratzer · X

RT @TheCJPsych: In the October issue - Blue-light therapy for depression? In a new systematic review and meta-analysis, Do et al. find: "T…

Oct 4, 2022 · 4 shares · 2,683 followers View post →
Raymond Lam
@DrRaymondLam · X

RT @erin_michalak: Our group's newest paper, led by Dr. Andre Do of @UBC_Psychiatry, concludes that "the efficacy of blue-light therapy in…

May 15, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,133 followers View post →

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Mind and Medicine
@Minds_and_Meds · X

Review of 9 trials on 347 people shows #blue_light therapy's effectiveness for #depression is unclear, matching placebo outcomes. Suggests larger, longer studies for definitive answers. https://t.co/Lj3BkDPzda

Mar 12, 2024 · 39 followers View post →
Dr Ramdas Pananthattil
@PananthattilR · X

RT @TheCJPsych: In the October issue - Blue-light therapy for depression? In a new systematic review and meta-analysis, Do et al. find: "T…

Sep 24, 2023 · 4 shares · 794 followers View post →
Michael Mak
@mak_mike · X

RT @TheCJPsych: In the October issue - Blue-light therapy for depression? In a new systematic review and meta-analysis, Do et al. find: "T…

Oct 5, 2022 · 4 shares · 890 followers View post →
Dr Nagina Khan
@DrKhan_do · X

RT @TheCJPsych: In the October issue - Blue-light therapy for depression? In a new systematic review and meta-analysis, Do et al. find: "T…

Oct 4, 2022 · 4 shares · 6,272 followers View post →
David Gratzer
@DavidGratzer · X

RT @TheCJPsych: In the October issue - Blue-light therapy for depression? In a new systematic review and meta-analysis, Do et al. find: "T…

Oct 4, 2022 · 4 shares · 2,683 followers View post →
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
@TheCJPsych · X

In the October issue - Blue-light therapy for depression? In a new systematic review and meta-analysis, Do et al. find: "The efficacy of blue-light therapy in the treatment of seasonal and non-seasonal MDD remains unproven." https://t.co/rMOaYp8PyU

Oct 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 4 shares · 1,433 followers View post →
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@psychopharmacol · X

MA: The efficacy of blue-light therapy in the treatment of seasonal and non-seasonal MDD remains unproven. No evidence for the efficacy vs. inactive conditions (MD=2.43; −1.28 to 6.14) or active conditions (−0.11; −2.38 to 2.16) https://t.co/q2YIn4aqhY https://t.co/ldRz8zGCJ5

Sep 27, 2022 · 575 followers View post →
Sunnex Biotechnologies
@Sunnex_Biotech · X

"there is no current evidence supporting the efficacy of blue-light therapy since our primary and sensitivity analyses for studies with inactive conditions were both negative. "https://t.co/wUmx0ANWhV

Sep 25, 2022 · 75 followers View post →
MoodDisorders Canada
@MoodDisordersCa · X

RT @erin_michalak: Our group's newest paper, led by Dr. Andre Do of @UBC_Psychiatry, concludes that "the efficacy of blue-light therapy in…

May 15, 2022 · 3 shares · 20,594 followers View post →
Raymond Lam
@DrRaymondLam · X

RT @erin_michalak: Our group's newest paper, led by Dr. Andre Do of @UBC_Psychiatry, concludes that "the efficacy of blue-light therapy in…

May 15, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,133 followers View post →
John Carter
@DrJohnCart · X

RT @erin_michalak: Our group's newest paper, led by Dr. Andre Do of @UBC_Psychiatry, concludes that "the efficacy of blue-light therapy in…

May 15, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,470 followers View post →
Erin Michalak
@erin_michalak · X

Our group's newest paper, led by Dr. Andre Do of @UBC_Psychiatry, concludes that "the efficacy of blue-light therapy in the treatment of seasonal and non-seasonal MDD remains unproven". Read more at: https://t.co/CWdbVnainc @TheCJPsych @DrRaymondLam @LakshmiYatham

May 15, 2022 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 2,729 followers View post →
P
@psychopharmacol · X

MA: no evidence for the efficacy of blue-light conditions vs. inactive conditions in the treatment of seasonal and non-seasonal MDD (MD= 2.43; −1.28 to 6.14). There were no significant differences in response and remission rates either https://t.co/q2YIn4aqhY

May 9, 2022 · 575 followers View post →
Sunnex Biotechnologies
@Sunnex_Biotech · X

The efficacy of blue-light therapy in the treatment of seasonal and non-seasonal MDD remains unproven. https://t.co/wUmx0AwkTl

May 9, 2022 · 75 followers View post →