Light And Its Impact On Anxiety And Depression

Andy Mant explains how light timing can affect circadian rhythms, sleep, mood, and stress and shares practical ways to improve light hygiene. Light helps set the timing of sleep, wakefulness, alertness, and hormone release. Andy Mant joins Caroline Leaf, MS, PhD, to discuss how natural and artificial light may influence circadian rhythms, sleep, stress, anxiety, and mood. He shares practical ways to use morning daylight, take outdoor breaks, reduce evening light exposure, and introduce wellness tools gradually without turning healthy habits into another source of stress. Andy Mant is the cofounder and CEO of BON CHARGE, a wellness company that develops products designed to support sleep, recovery, appearance, and general well-being. His interest in light and circadian health grew from his own efforts to improve his health and sleep after moving from the United Kingdom to Australia. His work focuses on making light management and wellness technology more practical for everyday life.