Though the phrase "happy light" may sound a bit gimmicky at first, the energy-boosting lamps have actually gotten the stamp of approval from plenty of doctors besides my mom. For starters, the Mayo Clinic lists light therapy as the No. 1 suggested treatment for people dealing with seasonal affective disorder. When POPSUGAR previously spoke with Dr. Debra Kissen, a Chicago-based expert on cognitive behavioral therapy, she described light therapy as "one of the most effective treatments we know of for seasonal affective disorder." Although Kissen added that research about light therapy is currently "limited," it's certainly gaining more traction in the mental health world as a plausible aid in the fight against seasonal mood shifts.
