If your mental health has been declining, your sleep-wake cycle may be to blame, according to a new review of literature.
There's a lot of research into sleep disturbances and mental health. I've written several stories that explore the topics over the years. But there's less research around the extent to which your circadian rhythm -- which regulates your sleep -- affects your mental health.Â
A new review published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that examining the relationship between circadian disturbances and mental health can open up holistic treatment options that benefit each. Â