Seasonal affective disorder can be a serious condition that leads to more than depressive moods during the winter season, especially in different cities throughout the world, and the Umea Bus Stops hopes to alleviate some of the symptoms. It involves specially illuminated shelters that provide light therapy.
Outfitted in 30 shelters across Northern Sweden, an area of the world that happens to have much shorter days during the winter months and even continuous darkness at points, the Umea Bus Stops has been outfitted with phototherapy lighting tubes. Umea states, "Winter is in many ways a fantastic season, with the darkness and the cozy atmosphere. But when the sun appears as a minimum, we need the energy the most." The Umea Bus Stops will provide some much needed relief in Sweden.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Light Therapy
- The use of specially illuminated shelters to alleviate symptoms of seasonal affective disorder during the winter season.
- Phototherapy Lighting
- The incorporation of phototherapy lighting tubes in bus stops to provide light therapy and combat the effects of seasonal affective disorder.
- Energy Boosting Solutions
- The implementation of innovative solutions, such as the Umea Bus Stops, to provide individuals with the energy they need during periods of minimal sunlight.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Public Transportation
- The public transportation industry can explore incorporating light therapy features, like the Umea Bus Stops, in their infrastructure to improve passenger well-being.
- Wellness
- The wellness industry can utilize phototherapy lighting technologies to create products and services that help individuals combat seasonal affective disorder.
- Lighting
- The lighting industry can expand its offerings by developing specialized lighting solutions for public spaces, like bus stops, that provide therapeutic benefits.
