Bob- I'm not sure it was part of your question or part of one of the responses but tanning beds wouldn't be helpful for SAD for other reasons. You are generally required by the owners to wear eye protection when in tanning beds as there is too much intensity and too much time in the bed. Failure to wear eye protection can result in burns and other damage to the lens, cornea, aqueous humour, retina, etc. Tim
_________________________________________________ Timothy O. Shearon, PhD Albertson College of Idaho 2112 Cleveland Blvd. Caldwell, ID 83605 [EMAIL PROTECTED] teaching: History and systems; Intro to Neuropsychology; Child Development; Physiological Psychology; Psychology and Cinema -----Original Message----- From: Rob Weisskirch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 12:09 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences Subject: Student questions A couple of student questions came up: What is the mechanism between light exposure and Seasonal Affective Disorder? In my superficial exploration, resources said any light will do. However, it was my impression that sunlight triggers the body to produce melatonin which influences the production of serotonin. Is there something specific about sunlight? Could the same be accomplished via a tanning salon? Also, does anyone know if Status Offenses would include underage lottery ticket buying, gun purchase, or getting a tattoo under age? (Sounds like the next Hollywood teen flick!) Thanks in advance, Rob Rob Weisskirch, MSW, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Human Development Department of Liberal Studies, Building 82C 100 Campus Center California State University, Monterey Bay Seaside, CA 93955-8001 (831) 582-5079 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
