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Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment: Choosing a Light Therapy Box

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http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/seasonal-affective-disorder-treatment/DN00013/METHOD=print  

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Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Description

A light therapy box is a device used mainly to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression. Light therapy boxes can be purchased over-the-counter or on the Internet without a doctor's prescription. Learn about features to consider before buying this device.

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