0628 Retinal responsivity increases after light therapy and is associated with improved depression: Preliminary findings from a RCT
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DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad077.0628
Abstract: Light therapy is a first line treatment for seasonal depression but is not effective for everyone. Understanding mechanisms of light therapy may help predict who will successfully respond to treatment. Individual differences in the retina’s… read more here.
Keywords: depression; responsivity; treatment; retinal responsivity ... See more keywords
0648 Retinal responsivity is associated with light and season-related cognitions in older adults with seasonal depression
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DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad077.0648
Abstract: Maladaptive cognitions associated with lower light availability in winter and the changing of the seasons are elevated in winter depression and are treatment targets in psychotherapy. Mechanisms underlying the development of SAD-specific cognitions may be… read more here.
Keywords: reduced retinal; retinal responsivity; seasonal depression; responsivity ... See more keywords
0653 The effects of light exposure on retinal responsivity in seasonal affective disorder
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DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad077.0653
Abstract: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is characterized as patterned depressed mood that emerges during the fall/winter and enters remission during the spring/summer. Retinal responsivity is lower in SAD in the winter and may contribute to the… read more here.
Keywords: seasonal affective; retinal responsivity; light exposure;