Abstract
1. 1. Bright artificial light appears to have similar effects in humans as in other species. 2. 2. Bright light may therefore be used as a clinical research tool and as a therapeutic modality for treating certain biological rhythm disorders. 3. 3. Melatonin production appears to be a particularly useful "biological marker" for the human endogenous circadian pacemaker and the effects of light.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 551-556 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 4-6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1983 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- blind subjects
- circadian rhythms
- light
- manic-depressive patients
- melatonin secretion
- photoperiodism
- pineal gland
- seasonal affective disorder
- seasonal rhythms
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology
- Biological Psychiatry