<p>In this episode, we review a 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis examining the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) on depressive symptoms. We break down the mechanisms, results, and practical clinical applications of this emerging, non-invasive therapy.</p><p>Ji-Woo Seok, Kahye Kim, Jaeuk U. Kim, Jung-Dae Kim, "Effect of photobiomodulation intervention for depressive symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis," Journal of Affective Disorders,<br>Volume 393, Part B, 2026, 120413, ISSN 0165-0327, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2025.120413</p><p><strong>YouTube Channel<br></strong>View the many other episodes and videos available here <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoSgtssCtVb0FX5tVZPSUng">Laser Therapy Institute</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Further Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="http://7415811.hs-sites.com/free-guide-for-laser-success">Success with Laser Therapy</a> Flowchart &amp; Checklist Infographic<br>Check out these FREE <a href="https://www.lasertherapyinstitute.org/resources">Provider Resources<br></a>Read about laser research on the <a href="https://www.lasertherapyinstitute.org/blog">LTI Blog<br></a>Learn more about what we offer on the <a href="https://www.lasertherapyinstitute.org/">LTI website<br></a>Find out how you can <a href="https://meetings.hubspot.com/robertjbaker10">Customize your LTI experience</a></p>

Laser Therapy Institute Podcast

Jason Rountree, DC, RMSK, CMLSO

REVIEW: Depression and Photobiomodulation

APR 22, 202620 MIN
Laser Therapy Institute Podcast

REVIEW: Depression and Photobiomodulation

APR 22, 202620 MIN

Description

In this episode, we review a 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis examining the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) on depressive symptoms. We break down the mechanisms, results, and practical clinical applications of this emerging, non-invasive therapy.Ji-Woo Seok, Kahye Kim, Jaeuk U. Kim, Jung-Dae Kim, "Effect of photobiomodulation intervention for depressive symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis," Journal of Affective Disorders,Volume 393, Part B, 2026, 120413, ISSN 0165-0327, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2025.120413YouTube ChannelView the many other episodes and videos available here Laser Therapy InstituteFurther Resources:Success with Laser Therapy Flowchart & Checklist InfographicCheck out these FREE Provider ResourcesRead about laser research on the LTI BlogLearn more about what we offer on the LTI websiteFind out how you can Customize your LTI experience