The VALKEE Bright Light Headset Fights Seasonal Depression
Michael Hines — January 15, 2011 — Lifestyle
Sufferers of SAD (seasonal affective disorder) may have a new gadget to fight the winter blues in the form of the VALKEE Bright Light Headset. This headset is designed to pump light directly into the brain to help "stimulate photo-sensitive parts of the gray matter."
Apparently, stimulating gray matter works as VALKEE is reporting that the headset was effective in relieving the symptoms of SAD in 9 out of 10 people. The VALKEE Bright Light Headset is expected to undergo clinical trials soon and are currently priced at $240.
Apparently, stimulating gray matter works as VALKEE is reporting that the headset was effective in relieving the symptoms of SAD in 9 out of 10 people. The VALKEE Bright Light Headset is expected to undergo clinical trials soon and are currently priced at $240.
Trend Themes
1. Light Therapy Devices - Companies can innovate with new devices that offer light therapy to address seasonal affective disorder like the VALKEE Bright Light Headset.
2. Neurostimulation Technology - Brain-illuminating earphones and similar innovations make use of neurostimulation technology and provide opportunities for disrupting treatment options for various mental health disorders.
3. Wearable Health Technologies - The VALKEE Bright Light Headset demonstrates the potential of wearable health technologies and can inspire further innovation in the field of mobile health and wellness applications.
Industry Implications
1. Mental Health Care - The growing demand for drug-free solutions for mental health disorders like SAD creates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the mental health care industry.
2. Consumer Electronics - As more people become interested in personal health and wellness technologies, Consumer Electronics companies can expand their offerings to include health and wellness devices like brain-illuminating earphones.
3. Medical Technology - Neurostimulation technology and light therapy innovation expand the potential treatment options available in medical technology, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry.
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