circadian rhythm Archives - Gateway Psychiatric https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/tag/circadian-rhythm/ Excellent Psychiatric Care Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:45:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/favicon2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 circadian rhythm Archives - Gateway Psychiatric https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/tag/circadian-rhythm/ 32 32 70562394 The Quiet Influence of Light on Mood and Sleep https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/the-quiet-influence-of-light-on-mood-and-sleep/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/the-quiet-influence-of-light-on-mood-and-sleep/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:45:44 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=23330 Every so often, a patient shares an observation that reminds me how small environmental changes can have a profound impact on mental health. Recently, one of my patients with Bipolar I disorder told me about his experience using a smart lamp—the Philips Hue Twilight—which mimics natural sunrise and sunset light. He wasn’t expecting much when he bought it. What he ...

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