While seasonal affective disorder is recognized as a common and often serious disorder, it wasn't until recently that researchers identified the pathophysiology, or biological basis, of this debilitating disease.| Chronobiology.com
Mental illness is a major health problem throughout the world. Scientists estimate that around 18 percent of people have a mental illness, which adds up to more than 42 million Americans. Determining the neurological basis of these diseases is essential to finding effective treatments and thus a major area of research. New studies are suggesting that a disrupted circadian rhythm may contribute to a diverse range of mental illness from clinical depression to bipolar disorder.| Chronobiology.com
There is an increasing amount of interest in light therapy and especially in light therapy alarm clocks. Recent studies in chronobiology and human behavior have shown that simple exposure to the right type of light at the right times of day can affect mood, sleeping habits, and even overall health.| Chronobiology.com
