Persistent lack of sleep ‘may increase risk of future depressive symptoms’

Persistent lack of sleep 'may increase risk of future depressive symptoms'

Research shows that consistently sleeping less than 5 hours a night can increase the risk of depression. Previously, poor sleep was considered a side effect of mental illness, but new research shows that the connection between sleep and mental illness is more complex. The study, led by UCL researchers, found that people with a stronger … Read more