Neurological Effects On Sleep And Mental Health: Understanding The Bidirectional Relationship And Therapeutic Interventions

Abstract

The relationship across sleep and mental health (MH) is bidirectional, with one influencing the other. Research shows that therapies targeting sleep have a significant impact on symptoms of depression. Additionally, a bidirectional relationship exists across sleep disruption and mental problems, with overlapping brain processes contributing to both phenomena. Understanding the bidirectional relationship across sleep and MH is crucial for improving overall well-being. This study explores the relationship across sleep and various MH conditions, along with the interaction of occurring MH conditions and their impact on sleep. The study reveals a strong correlation across sleep and MH conditions, like depression, along with seasonal affective disorder, along with anxiety disorders, along with bipolar disorder, along with schizophrenia, along with ADHD, and ASD. The bidirectional association is evidenced the impact of sleep interventions on MH and shared neural mechanisms contributing to both sleep disturbances and mental disorders. Understanding the neurological effects on sleep and MH is essential for comprehensive care that embraces the complexity of the human experience. The findings have implications for developing effective strategies for improving both aspects of well-being, including the integration of psychological, and therapeutic interventions in a comprehensive approach to care.