SLEEP DISORDERS AND MENTAL HEALTH

Abstract

Sleep is essential for physical and emotional well-being, yet sleep disorders affect a large proportion of adults. Conditions such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and circadian rhythm disturbances are closely linked with depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders. This chapter highlights the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health, underlying mechanisms, clinical impact, and evidence-based treatments, emphasizing the need for integrated and comprehensive care.