Sleepio CBT-I Linked to Alleviation of Depression Symptoms
Analyses revealed a significant proportion of the improvements in depressive symptoms were caused by the improvements in sleep.
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Half of patients recovering from COVID-19 reported difficulty sleeping as one of the lingering symptoms in a survey.
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Dogs and Their Promising Roles in Sleep Disorders Therapy
In patients with obstructive sleep apnea, nightmares, narcolepsy, parasomnias, and other sleep disorders, service animals may add a valuable, and currently underappreciated, treatment option.
Study Finds That Sleep Restriction Amplifies Anger
Preliminary research show that individuals report experiencing more anger on days following less sleep than usual, Science Daily reports.
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How the Pandemic Has Impacted Sleep & Mental Health Around the Globe
A new report conducted by app Sleep Cycle suggests coronavirus-related changes have profoundly impacted sleep and mental health on a global scale.
Read MoreSleep Deprivation Is Bad News for Bipolar Patients
It’s a known fact that sleep deprivation can precipitate mania in people with bipolar disorder. Psychology Today reports that even one night of total sleep deprivation can destabilize mood to the point where hospitalization is needed.
Read MoreSleep: A Missing Ingredient in Balancing Work and Life
Not getting enough sleep can lead to many negative outcomes that in turn can make it hard to juggle work and life effectively, reports Psychology Today.
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10 Reasons Kids Develop Sleep Problems, and How Parents Can Help
For some parents, getting their child into bed is a struggle that can take hours. A pediatric sleep researcher writes about the reasons for this.
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Outdoor Light Linked with Teens’ Sleep and Mental Health
Teens in areas with the highest levels of outdoor light went to bed about 29 minutes later and got 11 fewer minutes of sleep than did teens in areas with the lowest levels.
Read MoreChronic PTSD Linked to Altered REM Sleep Without Atonia
A study of more than 100 civilians showed that those with chronic PTSD, either alone or with REM sleep behavior disorder, had significantly higher levels of REM sleep without atonia, reports Medscape Medical News.
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Infant Sleep Problems Linked to Borderline Personality Disorder During Teens
Researchers found that young children who routinely woke up frequently during the night and experienced irregular sleep routines were associated with psychotic experiences as adolescents.
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Low Sleep Quantity in Children Linked to Mental Health Risk
A study of almost 800 children followed over several years shows that those who get the fewest hours of sleep are at greatest risk of developing psychiatric difficulties later, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and depression.
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Poor Sleep Linked with Teen Depression
This study highlights that those young people who have experienced depression and anxiety had overwhelmingly experienced poor sleep during their teens.
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NMDA Receptors May Link Psychosis & Sleep Deficits
The researchers looked at how NMDA glutamate receptors of the thalamocortical system contribute to the deficit of sleep spindles.
Read MoreInsomnia, Flashbacks Hit Hospital Workers as Coronavirus Ebbs
As front-line workers emerge from months of chaos in their workplaces, mental health experts are already noticing a massive surge in mental health needs, reports Bridge Magazine in Michigan.
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Replacing Sitting with Sleep or Light Activity May Improve Mood
New research found that substituting prolonged sedentary time with sleep was associated with lower stress, better mood, and lower BMI.
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Sleep Suffers But Also Shields [Editor’s Message]
The sleep disturbances caused by the global pandemic are far reaching—and sleep medicine professionals play a unique role.
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Sleep and the Social Competence of Children: Sleep Onset Time and Duration Matter in 1.5- to 3.5-Year-Olds
“We hope that this research will be a ‘protective factor’ to help prevent various childhood problems.”
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