Shedding Light on Mental Health: How Norb Lighting Supports Emotional Well-Being

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to focus on how we care for our minds and emotional well-being. While therapy, exercise, sleep, diet and getting outside are often at the forefront of mental health conversations, lighting plays a powerful role in how we feel, think, and function every day. If 90% of our lives are spent indoors under unhealthy, energy-draining lights – it may be time to start thinking about upgrading those lights to help instead of harm.

Norb® Wellness Lighting, available at norblighting.com, was created to deliver biologically natural light indoors—supporting energy, sleep, mood, and focus. By mimicking nature’s natural spectrum, Norb lights help align our internal rhythms and enhance overall well-being.

🌿 NorbRELIEF: Light That Soothes the Brain

Migraines are more than just headaches—they often bring on debilitating symptoms like light sensitivity, anxiety, fatigue, and depression. In fact, research shows that people with migraines are four times more likely to experience depression or anxiety. That’s where NorbRELIEF green light therapy comes in.

NorbRELIEF emits a narrow band of soft green light, inspired by research-backed Harvard studies showing this hue can significantly reduce the intensity and frequency of migraine attacks. Unlike harsh blue or bright white lights that can trigger discomfort, NorbRELIEF is designed to soothe the senses.

This kind of sensory support can be especially beneficial for:

  • People with chronic migraines, frequent headaches or light sensitivity
  • Individuals with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing challenges
  • Anyone experiencing burnout, stress, or overstimulation from their environment

📍 Use it in: bedrooms, reading nooks, therapy spaces, or any low-stimulation area where calm is the goal. Many customers like to even switch out their overhead lighting!

Learn more about NorbRELIEF → norblighting.com/norbrelief

🌞 NorbSMILE: Boost Mood and Energy Naturally

Lighting can directly influence mood. NorbSMILE mimics the spectrum of natural sunlight to enhance mood, energy, and alertness, especially in darker environments with less windows.

It’s ideal for people experiencing:

  • Low motivation or daytime fatigue
  • Long hours working indoors under dull lighting
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

📍 Best for: home offices, kitchens, or anywhere you need a boost.

🌙 NorbSLEEP: Lighting That Supports Rest and Recovery

Sleep and mental health are deeply intertwined. Exposure to blue light in the evening disrupts your body’s melatonin production, making it harder to fall and stay asleep. NorbSLEEP emits a warm, low-blue glow that encourages natural wind-down, making it easier to get the rest your brain and body need.

  • Mimics natural evening light to support circadian rhythms
  • Supports easier, faster sleep onset
  • Improves sleep quality and duration
  • Low-blue light to counteract technology

📍 Use in: bedrooms, evening relaxation zones, nurseries.

🧠 NorbFOCUS: Improve Mental Clarity and Productivity

NorbFOCUS delivers a light spectrum that’s optimized to support cognitive performance. Poor lighting contributes to eye strain, mental fog, and physical fatigue — all of which can trigger feelings of anxiety or irritability. Whether you’re studying, working, or tackling your to-do list, this light helps keep your brain alert and your concentration sharp.

How it helps:

  • Stimulates alertness and cognitive function
  • stay sharp longer and feel less mentally taxed
  • Improves productivity, which supports mental well-being

📍 Perfect for: offices, study areas, classrooms, work from home.

🔄 NorbSMART: Intelligent Lighting for Daily Rhythm

Mental health is deeply tied to your circadian rhythm — your body’s internal clock that governs sleep, energy, and hormone cycles. Disruptions to that rhythm (from late-night screen time, artificial light, shift work, etc.) can lead to poor sleep, mood instability, and even depression.

📍 Ideal for: living rooms, smart home setups, multi-use spaces.

🧘‍♀️ Lighting & Mental Health: The Overlooked Connection

We often underestimate just how much artificial lighting impacts our mental state. Poor lighting can contribute to:

  • Eye strain and fatigue
  • Irritability and low mood
  • Disrupted sleep cycles
  • Increased anxiety and sensory overwhelm

Norb’s line of wellness-focused lighting is designed to address these exact issues by supporting your brain and body’s natural needs. Whether you’re managing migraines, burnout, depression, or simply looking for a healthier daily environment, Norb offers a wellness lighting solution.

🌟 Light That Helps You Feel Better—Every Day

Improving your mental health isn’t always about doing more—sometimes, it’s about adjusting your environment. Norb makes that easy with purpose-built lighting solutions that support how you want to feel.

 

 

Citations:

Psychiatrist.com. (2023, October 11). Study illuminates the dark side of light overexposure on mental health. https://www.psychiatrist.com/news/study-illuminates-the-dark-side-of-light-overexposure-on-mental-health/

Figueiro, M. G., & Rea, M. S. (2024). Circadian-informed lighting improves vigilance, sleep, and mood during simulated night shifts. Sleep, 47(11), zsae173. https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsae173

Harvard Health Publishing. (2023, July 24). Blue light has a dark side. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side

HMC Architects. (2019, April 10). Lighting for health and well-being: Circadian rhythm benefits. https://hmcarchitects.com/news/lighting-for-health-and-well-being-circadian-rhythm-benefits-2019-04-10/