What is Red Light Therapy for Depression?
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Red light therapy is a non-invasive tool used for wellness and recovery purposes. It utilizes designated types of red and low-infrared light to stimulate repair cells in the body to promote healing.
While sometimes used to aid mental health conditions such as depression, this natural recovery approach isn't just meant to improve symptoms of depression.
Red light can also potentially help heal the body in other ways, from boosting collagen production to supporting post-workout muscle recovery. It's also believed to help with joint health, sleep, general mood regulation, and cognitive function.
RED LIGHT THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION
- How Does Red Light Therapy for Depression Work?
By stimulating certain cells in the body, red light therapy is capable of helping cells better engage in their normal repair functions. This may include cells, neurotransmitters, and other neural components responsible for regulating mood.
While some studies suggest red light therapy has been successful in helping improve depression symptoms for many, more research on the details of how and why it's effective for this mental health condition is still being established.
- Who is a Good Candidate for Red Light Therapy for Depression?
Those experiencing depressive symptoms or a depression diagnosis may turn to red light therapy to complement their current treatment, to improve their symptoms in a more natural and holistic way, in between treatment options, during a flareup, or when waiting for conventional treatment to work.
Generally speaking, red light therapy is deemed safe for people of virtually all ages, particularly ones wanting to improve their wellness. Individuals with photosensitivity, an implanted medical device, a current or past skin cancer diagnosis, or who are pregnant may not be good candidates.
To ensure you're a good match for red light therapy, we recommend speaking with your doctor first. While we don't require a referral from a medical professional, red light therapy can affect everyone differently.
- How Long is a Red Light Therapy for Depression Session?
A red light therapy session can vary based on the duration and quality of equipment used. However, sessions rarely last longer than a half hour each.
In terms of frequency, red light therapy is often recommended a few times a week over the course of several weeks for the most noticeable results.
When in doubt about session duration or frequency for your specific situation, reach out to our team to confirm compatibility with your availability.
- Does Red Light Therapy for Depression Replace Conventional Treatment?
No. Red light therapy is not a replacement for conventional methods of treatment, such as therapy or prescription medications.
Red light therapy, however, is often used in conjunction with conventional treatments to potentially further enhance mental wellness. This is assuming the user has spoken with their doctor beforehand to ensure no risks of negative interaction with their current form of treatment.
Like conventional treatments for depression, red light therapy is also not considered a "cure" for depression. Rather, red light is used as a natural regimen to help improve symptoms.
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