Sleep difficulties are often leading symptoms of psychiatric disorders. Furthermore, several longitudinal studies have demonstrated that untreated insomnia predicts the onset of mental health disorders. Other sleep disorders also often cause mood and/or anxiety symptoms. Furthermore, overlapping symptoms of...
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The causes of sleep disorders are manifold, the most common being unpleasant feelings, stress, mental or emotional overload, internal diseases and alcohol intoxication. Among the various manifestations of sleep disorders, insomnia is the most difficult to endure. The word "insomnia" should not be t...
Sleep disorders can seriously affect your physical and mental health if left untreated. Poor quality of sleep can lead to fatigue during the day, difficulty concentrating, irritability, depression, and other issues. Therefore, it is important to seek medical help if you think you may be suffering...
It is also common in people with other mental disorders. Personality disorders may cause non-24-hour sleep-wake rhythm, another subtype of circadian rhythm disorder. Certain medications – some prescription and over-the-counter medications are known to have sleep disturbance as a side effect. Antid...
Research suggests that, in many cases, online therapy can be equally effective as in-person therapy when it comes to addressing mental health challenges and disorders, so you might consider exploring this option if it’s more convenient or comfortable for you. Takeaway Sleep psychology is a ...
Sleep problems are known to be both symptoms of and modifiable risk factors for many psychiatric disorders. In the new study, researchers collected data on 89,205 individuals participating in the UK Biobank study who wore accelerometers on their wrists for 7 days between 2013 and 2015. The ac...
Depression, clinically referred to as major depressive disorder (MDD) as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feeling of sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, and a variety of physical and emo...
Despite the damaging potential of insufficient sleep, these are relatively underappreciated and thus we believe that they should be acknowledged and given needed intervention well in time. Sleep disturbances may range from behavioural difficulties to disorders with specific diagnostic criteria. The ...
A perspective that remains relatively understudied in the general population, however, is the role of behavioral factors. That is, sleep disorders and environmental factors do not suffice to fully explain the case of Sarah, who wanted to go to bed on time, had every opportunity to do so, but...