Lack of Deep Sleep, Not Brain Aging, Drives Anxiety in Older Adults
A new study reveals that declining slow-wave sleep impairs overnight emotional regulation, pointing to a modifiable target for late-life anxiety.
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Sleep Tops New Parents’ Mental Health Needs, Owlet Survey Reveals
A survey conducted by Owlet brings attention to the public health issue of parental mental health and the challenges of sleep deprivation, stress, and anxiety.
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Insomnia Reports Higher Among Healthcare Workers Than General Population During the Pandemic
After the pandemic ends, healthcare workers may develop more severe mental health problems.
NSF Highlights Sleep’s Role in Mental Health at Congressional Briefing
The National Sleep Foundation hosted the first Congressional Briefing on sleep health and mental health as part of Sleep Awareness Week.
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Healthy Sleep Behaviors Combat Depression in Teens, New Poll Reveals
The 2024 Sleep in America Poll reveals a strong link between healthy sleep habits and reduced depressive symptoms in American teens.
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Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Problems Linked with Poor Mental Health – New Research
Sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances can predict the onset and relapse of certain mental health disorders.
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Investigating Insomnia: Our Research Shows How Chronic Sleep Problems Can Lead to a Spiralling Decline in Mental Health
Researchers at University of York have pioneered research into whether sleep deprivation disrupts the brain’s ability to suppress intrusive memories and distressing thoughts—classic symptoms of psychiatric disturbance.
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Sleep Problems Can Trigger or Worsen Psychiatric Disorders
Problems with our sleep and internal body clock can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders, according to a new review of recent research evidence.
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Funding Launches Exploration of Sleep, Substance Use, and Suicide Interplay in Young Adults
The pilot study will lay the groundwork for a larger-scale study of approximately 2,000 subjects over a two-year period.
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New Partnership Integrates Mental Health Tech with Sleep Care Platform
The partnership aims to address the interconnected nature of sleep disorders and mental health.
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Therapist-Supported Digital Intervention for Depression Also Improves Insomnia
The holistic digital mental health intervention for depressive symptoms also showed significant reductions in insomnia and associated health burdens.
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Genetics and Mental Health May Influence Sleep Medication Use
A genetic study involving almost 800,000 participants uncovered genetic factors that contribute to the use of sleep medications.
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Childhood Traumas Exacerbate Sleep-Related Cardiovascular Risks
Traumatic events experienced during childhood may magnify the negative health effects of too much or too little sleep on children’s cardiovascular health.
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Insomnia and Mental Disorders Are Linked. But Exactly How Is Still a Mystery
The relationship between insomnia and mental disorders is intricate, with both conditions influencing each other in ways that are not yet fully understood.
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Short Sleep Might Pave the Way to Depression—Not the Other Way Around
Historically, poor sleep has been seen as a side effect of mental ill health, but a new study found that the link between sleep and mental illness is more complex.
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Eating Disorders May Heighten Insomnia Risk
Eating disorders may raise the risk of insomnia through malnutrition and increased orexin signaling, according to a new UK study.
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Better Sleep Boosts Mental Health in Arthritis and Chronic Pain Patients
Researchers found better mental health patients with arthritis and chronic pain who reported fewer sleep problems.
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Mental Health Issues in Middle Schoolers May Predict Sleep Problems Years Later
A new study suggests depression or other mental health issues as early as age 13 can set the stage for sleep problems years later.
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