The evidence is convergent. Multiple independent sources reach the same conclusion, the underlying mechanism is well-characterized, and even the field's most cautious voices treat it as worth doing.
Getting light exposure correct: bright mornings and days by way of sunlight (or if impossible, 10K lux bright light) and nights dim/dark and mostly longer wavelengths (amber, red, etc.; incandescents) is foundational to mental health.
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Native comments, Twitter mentions, and Reddit threads about this claim — surfaced together so the conversation isn't fragmented across platforms.
Bookmarking — the dossier-vs-overview split is the right call. Most of the time I want overview; sometimes I want receipts.
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Absolutely, and not just for the reasons we've been talking about in terms of circadian effects, there are major effects of light on mood. And seasonal affective disorder apparently, is essentially a reflection of this same system in reverse.
avoiding night at light and seeking light during the day I love that word seeking may be a simple and effective non-pharmacologic means for broadly improving mental health
get as much light as one can possibly and safely get in their eyes by the way in the morning and throughout the day and then do one's very best to be in very dim or dark environments at night
Dr. Charles Raison discusses how exposure to light during the day and not at night is important for depression management.