The St. Kate's Library & Archives will be closed from Dec 18 - Jan 1. Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests for physical items (print books & DVDs) will not be filled during this period. You can still access help and resources online.
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Need a little bit of extra sunshine this winter? The library has got you covered! Light therapy lamps (a.k.a S.A.D. lamps) are available from Fall Break to Spring Break in the library. S.A.D. lamps are a known treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), a type of depression that occurs seasonally during the fall and winter months. According to John Hopkins Medicine, shorter winter days and less sunlight cause a chemical change in our brains that can result in S.A.D. The darker days also increase the production of melatonin in our brains, making us sleepier, less motivated, irritable, and depressed.
Light therapy lamps are available to check out in the library for 3-hour periods. They are for in-library use only and are a great way to improve your mood and increase your mental well-being as you study. They can increase your energy, improve memory, reduce anxiety, and help with productivity. You can start to feel these benefits after only 30 minutes of use! Check one out in the library today. For more information check out our Light Therapy Wellness Guide.