Brightspark therapeutic light box

Made:
2005-2010 in United Kingdom
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Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, Londonnew

Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, Londonnew

Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, Londonnew

Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, Londonnew

Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, Londonnew

Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, Londonnew

Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, Londonnew

Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective Disorder and related conditions with original box, instruction leaflet, helpline card and warranty, by Lumie, United Kingdom, 2005-2010

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a seasonal pattern that can produce a wide variety of symptoms which each person will experience differently. These include a lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, feeling low, sad, anxious or angry, changes to sleep and appetite patterns and symptoms of depression.

The exact cause of SAD is not understood, but it is often linked to reduced levels of sunlight through the winter months. It is suggested that this can cause a lack of serotonin or an abundance of melatonin. Light boxes are said to work by creating a simulation of sunlight, allowing the melanopsin receptors in the eyes to trigger the release of serotonin. Each person who uses light therapy for SAD must purchase their own light box as these are not available on the National Health Service. Some people find them beneficial while others do not. More research is needed to fully understand the condition’s causes and treatment.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Object Number:
2017-131
Materials:
plastic, cardboard, paper and foam
Measurements:
overall (box): 160 mm x 160 mm x 465 mm,
overall (helpline card): 5 mm x 150 mm x 90 mm,
overall (lamp): 385 mm x 142 mm x 160 mm,
overall (instruction leaflet): 5 mm x 125 mm x 175 mm,
overall (warranty): 5 mm x 100 mm x 152 mm,
type:
lamp
credit:
Harkins, P

Parts

Brightspark therapeutic light box

Brightspark therapeutic light box

Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective Disorder and related conditions, by Lumie, United Kingdom, 2005-2010

Measurements:
overall: 385 mm x 142 mm x 160 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2017-131/1
type:
lamp
Instruction leaflet for Brightspark therapeutic light box

Instruction leaflet for Brightspark therapeutic light box

Instruction leaflet for Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective Disorder and related conditions, by Lumie, United Kingdom, 2005-2010

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 125 mm x 175 mm, .005 kg
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
2017-131/2
type:
leaflet
Helpline card for Brightspark therapeutic light box

Helpline card for Brightspark therapeutic light box

Helpline card for Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective Disorder and related conditions, by Lumie, United Kingdom, 2005-2010

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 150 mm x 90 mm, .005 kg
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
2017-131/3
type:
card
Correction card for Brightspark therapeutic light box

Correction card for Brightspark therapeutic light box

Instruction leaflet for Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective Disorder and related conditions, by Lumie, United Kingdom, 2005-2010

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 100 mm x 152 mm, .005 kg
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
2017-131/4
type:
card
Original box and packaging for Brightspark therapeutic light box

Original box and packaging for Brightspark therapeutic light box

Packaging for Brightspark therapeutic light box for Seasonal Affective Disorder and related conditions by Lumie, United Kingdom, 2005-2010

Measurements:
overall: 465 mm x 160 mm x 160 mm, .36 kg
Materials:
cardboard and polystyrene
Object Number:
2017-131/5
type:
box - container