#10: Heat for depression? Can saunas, light therapy, and mindfulness meditation help treat depression?

Brain Health with Dr. Nissen

What is the role of saunas, infrared saunas, and other hyperthermia treatments in depression? What is the role of light therapy, lamps, blue light exposure, and circadian rhythms for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and depression? What is the role of mindfulness meditation, guided meditations, meditation apps like Headspace, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression?

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