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

Poor sleep is linked to symptoms of depression, research shows

Poor sleep is linked to symptoms of depression, research shows

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Rescue Short sleepers who regularly sleep five hours or less at night may be at higher risk for depressive symptoms, according to a study published Thursday. Researchers examined the health data of 7,146 individuals, aged 50 and over in the UK, and found that older people … Read more