How light exposure can affect your mental health

Emerging Science, Mental Health

Scientific finding: Low daytime light and bright night-time light are associated with psychiatric disorders: an objective light study in >85,000 UK Biobank participants Source: medRxiv “Greater night-time light exposure was associated with increased risk for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and self-harm behaviour……Independent of night-time light exposure, greater daytime light […]

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Impact of inadequate sleep on the brain & emotions

Emerging Science, Mental Health, Sleep Benefits, Uncategorized

Blood flow changes in the brain due to fatigue During sleep restriction there is reduced functional connectivity between the emotion regulation centre and the emotion processing centre. This increases emotional reactivity to negative stimuli.Generally, the frontal lobes provide inhibition to the amygdala. However, when the amygdala is activated, “amygdala hijack” can result in emotional overload

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Our Lady Help Of Christians – Wendouree, Victoria

Projects

Award Winning School Lighting Design With Versalux’s MelaGen Luminaires Versalux worked closely with K20 Architecture, SDP Consulting and Our Lady Help of Christians to create an intelligent lighting solution for the open-plan learning spaces. Best in class luminaires have been selected based on meeting a comprehensive criteria to serve the needs of a school focused on improving the educational and administrative

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Women’s & Children’s Hospital – North Adelaide, South Australia

Projects

Enhancing Recovery and Comfort with MelaGen Lighting at Women’s & Children’s Hospital Versalux, Lucid Consulting, BCA, GHD Woodhead, Mossop & Miramar worked in collaboration on the new project; Versalux was briefed by the Women’s & Children’s Hospital to create lighting designs and systems that helps patients avoid the sleep and rest disrupting effects of prolonged exposure to artificial lighting. The

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Sub Station No.164 – Sydney, NSW

Projects

Powerful Lighting That Enhances Alertness and Wellbeing at Sub Station No. 164 The Sub Station No. 164 has been revitalised as part of a fantastic redesign that combines two historic Sydney structures to create one of Australia’s premier office complexes. This one-of-a-kind, seven level structure in Sydney’s CBD is located at 183–185 Clarence Street in the heart

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MelaGen® Case Study: Hazeldenes Chicken Farm

Case Study, Workplace & Shiftwork

How Better Lighting Helped Hazeldenes Shift Workers Sleep Longer and Feel More Alert Shift work is tough on the body. Unnatural hours, high stress, and constant fatigue can take a toll on employees’ health, wellbeing, and productivity. At Hazeldenes Chicken Farm, management recognised these challenges and partnered with MelaGen to explore whether a change in

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The Impact of A high Colour Rendering Index (CRI) In Correctional Facilities

Correctional Facilities

MelaGen’s high Colour Rendering Index (CRI) is a game-changer in prison settings. Unlike standard lighting that distorts colours and obscures details, MelaGen provides crisp, true-to-life colour representation. This is crucial for: Improved Safety: Clearer visuals reduce shadows and enhance visibility, making it easier to monitor inmate activity and detect potential threats. Creating a More Dignified Environment: By

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