Do tanning beds help with depression?

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asked Oct 28, 2018 in Other- Health by Cristyford (230 points)
Do tanning beds help with depression?

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answered Oct 31, 2018 by Judy (56,120 points)
Tanning beds can help some people with their depression due to the UV light causing a relaxing sensation to some people.

However tanning beds shouldn't be used that often though because the tanning beds can lead to skin cancer if overused.

I do find that my mood does improve after being in a tanning bed so it's certainly worth a try if you're feeling depressed.

Another way to improve mood especially during winter months which is much safer is to sit near a SAD light as I find that does help my mood as well like today on a cloudy day my mood is improved sitting near the SAD lamp.

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