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What is Sun Lamp? Exposure to bright light has been found to be an effective means of treating seasonal affective disorder. The individual sits in front of a bright light unit, a specialized, portable box which houses balanced spectrum fluorescent tubes.
Reasons Taken
8 patients in the community are using or have used Sun Lamp.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 2 | 25% |
| seasonal affective disorder | 2 | 25% |
| Apathy | 1 | 12% |
| Depression | 1 | 12% |
| Insomnia | 1 | 12% |
| Other | 1 | 12% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently using Sun Lamp.
Duration
How long current patients have been using Sun Lamp or how long patients were using Sun Lamp before stopping.