insufficient sleep ↔ depression

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Chronic insufficient sleep is identified as a significant risk factor for the development and severity of depression, as supported by the correlations and consensus statements cited in [1], [2], and [3].

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Why Sleep Matters: Consequences of Sleep Deficiency sleep.hms.harvard.edu Harvard Medical School 2 facts

claimChronic insufficient sleep has been correlated with depression, anxiety, and mental distress.

claimChronic insufficient sleep has been correlated with the development of long-term mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, and mental distress.

Experts recommend 7-8 hours of sleep for better brain health sph.unc.edu UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health 1 fact

claimThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) consensus statement asserts that people with chronic inadequate sleep are at higher risk for and experience more severe health problems, including dementia, depression, heart disease, obesity, and cancer.

Short- and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption dovepress.com Goran Medic, Micheline Wille, Michiel EH Hemels · Dove Press 1 fact

claimInsufficient sleep may contribute to alterations in the neuroendocrine stress response system, which can lead to stress-related disorders such as mood disorders and depression.