Mmastodon HealthHealth first seen 21 h ago, last 16 h ago, peak #3

Researchers propose 'circadian depression' subtype tied to sleep patterns

Original: Proposed depression subtype involves waking up tired or being a night owl By Lauren Roberts A new study suggests one in

A new study suggests that roughly one in four people with severe, recurrent or persistent depression may have a proposed subtype called 'circadian depression'. People with this profile often report waking up exhausted, being night owls, or having disrupted sleep-wake rhythms, raising questions about whether aligning treatment with a patient's body clock could improve outcomes for depression.

Why now: The link between sleep rhythms and depression resonates widely, as many people recognise waking up tired or late-night habits in themselves.

circadian depressionLauren Roberts

Open on mastodon →

Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 21 h ago to 16 h ago.

Evidence

• Proposed depression subtype involves waking up tired or being a night owl By Lauren Roberts A new study suggests one in four people with severe, recurrent or persistent depression have a proposed subset called "circadian depression", where people often report waking up very… · abcfeeds@rssfeed.media · 3

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/3053577