Bright Light Therapy
PATIENT HANDOUT 6
University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine
www.fammed.wisc.edu/integrative
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This handout was written by Emily Haas, MS-4, Integrative Medicine Program, Department of
Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine
and Public Health.
Date: April 2016
© 2016, University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health - Integrative Medicine
The information in this handout is for general education. It is not meant to be used by a
patient alone. Please work with your health care practitioner to use this information in
the best way possible to promote your health and happiness.