Treating Depression with Bright Light

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As winter sets in, millions of people get the blues, and there's a recognized condition called "Seasonal Affective Disorder." Many doctors prescribe anti-depressants like Prozak, but there's a cheaper — and some say more effective — way to go, artificial light boxes. Dr. Alfred Lewy is a psychiatrist at the Oregon Health and Science University who specializes in seasonal depression and light therapy.

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