Morning depression: What are the causes, symptoms, and treatment options? by Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP | Mar 3, 2023 | Depression, Mental Health Topics, Sleep Depression is characterized by intense feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Those who suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD) often experience a loss of interest in once-beloved activities, significant impairment in day-to-day functioning, and a range of other symptoms, such as changes to sleep and appetite. These factors, most notably sleep…
Syncing your body with sunlight: How to undo chronodisruption this fall and winter by Wistar Murray | Nov 9, 2021 | Mental Health Topics, Sleep If a supervillain in a superhero movie declared that their ultimate evil plan was “global chronodisruption”, it would sound terrifying. The folks in tights would have to do everything in their power to stop the threat. But since the invention of the electric light, we humans (and some of our…
Reducing screen time and blue light exposure can resolve sleep problems in teens (Video) by Taylor Bennett | Jun 12, 2019 | Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Media Use, Mental Health Topics, Sleep Too much screen time can lead to sleep problems in teens. But reducing screen time and blue light exposure can resolve these problems within a week. Researchers from the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience investigated the effects of screen time on adolescents and saw that teens who were exposed to screen…