Michael Terman, PhD

Michael Terman, PhD, professor of clinical psychology in psychiatry, Columbia University, New York City. He is founder and president of the Center for Environmental Therapeutics (CET), New York City. A leading authority on the circadian clock and the role that light plays in regulating it, Dr.Terman is author of Reset Your Inner Clock! The Drug-Free Way to Your Best-Ever Sleep, Mood and Energy.

Your Time Zone May Be Hazardous to Your Health!
Depression

Your Time Zone May Be Hazardous to Your Health!

Michael Terman, PhD | October 2, 2019

Living in a certain area of a time zone disrupts circadian rhythms, increasing risk for depression, weight gain, concentration problems...and cancer.

Light Therapy: The 15-Minute Secret to Sleeping Better (It Boosts Energy and Mood, Too)
Sleep

Light Therapy: The 15-Minute Secret to Sleeping Better (It Boosts Energy and Mood, Too)

Michael Terman, PhD | November 28, 2018

Many of us have trouble sleeping and experience times during the day when our energy or mood lags. This can…

The Truth About Salt Lamps
Wellness

The Truth About Salt Lamps

Michael Terman, PhD | October 13, 2015

Question: I have allergies and want to get a Himalayan salt lamp to use as an air purifier. Do these…

Drug-Free Light Therapy for the New Baby Blues
Women's Health

Drug-Free Light Therapy for the New Baby Blues

Michael Terman, PhD | June 11, 2015

Q: Since the birth of her baby two months ago, my daughter has been suffering from mild postpartum depression. She…

Heart Attack Alert: Switching To or Away from Daylight Saving Time Can Be Dangerous To Your Health
Cardiovascular Disease

Heart Attack Alert: Switching To or Away from Daylight Saving Time Can Be Dangerous To Your Health

Michael Terman, PhD | March 9, 2015

At 2:00 am on Sunday, March 8, 2020, the US officially switches from Standard Time (ST) to Daylight Saving Time…

Fall Asleep Faster by Resetting Your Inner Clock

Fall Asleep Faster by Resetting Your Inner Clock

Michael Terman, PhD | March 12, 2014

If you can’t fall asleep at a reasonable hour, you might tell yourself that you are a “night owl” or…

Light Therapy: Not Just for Wintertime Blues
Depression

Light Therapy: Not Just for Wintertime Blues

Michael Terman, PhD | September 11, 2012

Do the long sunny days just make you smile while winter leaves you feeling blah? Then you might benefit from mood-lifting light therapy—which basically…