Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour (45 min presentation + 15 min Q&A)

Description:
Dr. Raymond W. Lam will present current research on the use of light therapy as a treatment for depression. The session will include a live presentation followed by a Q&A via chat. A recording will be available after the event.

Research finds that light therapy can treat non-seasonal depression and improve the overall well-being of people suffering from the disease.

“These results are very exciting because light therapy is inexpensive, easy to access and use, and comes with few side effects” sald Raymond Lam, a Professor of Psychiatry at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, a partnership between UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health. “Patients can easily use light therapy along with other treatments such as antidepressants and psychotherapy”

Presenter: Dr. Raymond W. Lam, MD, FRCPC, FCAHS

Dr. Lam is a Professor of Psychiatry and BC Leadership Chair in Depression Research at the University of British Columbia. He is Co-Director of the Mood Disorders Centre and a leading investigator in the Canadian Biomarker Integration Network in Depression (CAN-BIND). His work focuses on seasonal and treatment-resistant depression, digital mental health, and global mental health equity. With over 650 publications and numerous awards, Dr. Lam is internationally recognised for his contributions to psychiatric research and clinical care.