November 2014 PMID 24499013

The role of sleep in emotional brain function.

Andrea N Goldstein, Matthew P Walker

Mentions

90
Peak: 2 in Mar 2022
across 6 sources since Aug 2015

Extended reach

200,472
potential audience

Total likes

6,361

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183,897

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Aug 2015 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • X / Twitter8 posts
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone and content reflect a strong agreement with the article's emphasis on sleep's role in emotional regulation, illustrated by comments like 'interesting reads' and references to REM sleep and emotional stability. The use of words like 'neural account' and 'overnight therapy' suggest a thoughtful engagement, though mostly at a conceptual level rather than deep scientific analysis.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of sleep, particularly REM sleep, in emotional regulation, aligning with the article's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Several discussions express curiosity and appreciation for the research, using phrases like 'interesting reads' and highlighting the relevance of sleep in emotional health.

EngagementModerate engagement

Postings mention specific concepts such as neural mechanisms, emotional stability, and potential effects of sleep deprivation, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions recognize the significance of sleep in emotional functions, they primarily serve to inform or support personal viewpoints rather than proposing transformative ideas.

Abstract in brief

  • Recent research shows a strong and causal link between sleep and emotional brain function, with numerous studies indicating that sleep impacts mood and emotional regulation.
  • The review highlights that REM sleep specifically helps maintain emotional balance and prepares the brain for effective social and emotional interactions the next day, while lack of sleep leads to emotional and behavioral impairments.
  • This framework can help explain why sleep disturbances are common in psychiatric conditions like PTSD and depression, suggesting that improving sleep might be key to better emotional health and mental disorder treatments.

Top posts

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Kazuya Takahashi | 髙橋一也@ELSA
@kz8_takahashi · X

睡眠と感情(feelingじゃなく、情動<emotion>です。ここでは馴染みのあるこの訳を)の関係。 睡眠不足は毎日の気分に悪影響を及ぼし、酷い場合は鬱とかになってしまうらしい。 これ読んでから、寝るようになりました・・・。 https://t.co/Jfmeyfv31O https://t.co/smxlKDL8tZ

Mar 15, 2022 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 4,084 followers View post →
airi
@kapanairi · X

@ctaceans https://t.co/kmZLoC3Ibh https://t.co/3DbHQIUHFq https://t.co/6TeiEXBOVm : malam => ngantuk => sleep deprivation

May 6, 2025 · 1 like · 2,146 followers View post →
Dr. Maia ten Brink (she/her)
@Maia_ten_Brink · X

@SLKoole Thanks so much! Here are a few relevant reviews. None on EEG specifically, just a neural account generally. We describe more empirical work in our paper's Discussion. 1 - https://t.co/H1ocUtzbsX 2 - https://t.co/W8S70Bq9DB 3- https://t.co/r2ObzDKGOu 4 - https://t.co/gmWkRyyH1D

Feb 12, 2023 · 1 like · 340 followers View post →
#AI
@AI__TECH · X

The Role of Sleep in Emotional Brain Function (2014) https://t.co/puij4gsptZ

Jul 13, 2024 · 6,749 followers View post →
Ekoloji-Ekonomi
@EkolojiE · X

https://t.co/7HRysF3v9w https://t.co/kuUeiChgRW

Aug 11, 2023 · 1,892 followers View post →
Ultramenn™
@mass_ultraman · X

Aku tadi siang baca ini "The Role of Sleep in Emotional Brain Function" Tentang bagaimana tidur, terutama fase tidur REM (rapid eye movement) berperan dlm pengolahan emosi & stabilitas suasana hati. https://t.co/TRykAPEwEU

Sep 25, 2024 · 766 followers View post →

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airi
@kapanairi · X

@ctaceans https://t.co/kmZLoC3Ibh https://t.co/3DbHQIUHFq https://t.co/6TeiEXBOVm : malam => ngantuk => sleep deprivation

May 6, 2025 · 1 like · 2,146 followers View post →
Ultramenn™
@mass_ultraman · X

Aku tadi siang baca ini "The Role of Sleep in Emotional Brain Function" Tentang bagaimana tidur, terutama fase tidur REM (rapid eye movement) berperan dlm pengolahan emosi & stabilitas suasana hati. https://t.co/TRykAPEwEU

Sep 25, 2024 · 766 followers View post →
#AI
@AI__TECH · X

The Role of Sleep in Emotional Brain Function (2014) https://t.co/puij4gsptZ

Jul 13, 2024 · 6,749 followers View post →
Ekoloji-Ekonomi
@EkolojiE · X

https://t.co/7HRysF3v9w https://t.co/kuUeiChgRW

Aug 11, 2023 · 1,892 followers View post →
Dr. Maia ten Brink (she/her)
@Maia_ten_Brink · X

@SLKoole Thanks so much! Here are a few relevant reviews. None on EEG specifically, just a neural account generally. We describe more empirical work in our paper's Discussion. 1 - https://t.co/H1ocUtzbsX 2 - https://t.co/W8S70Bq9DB 3- https://t.co/r2ObzDKGOu 4 - https://t.co/gmWkRyyH1D

Feb 12, 2023 · 1 like · 340 followers View post →
Dr. Margo Rice
@DrMargoRice · X

The Role of #Sleep in Emotional #Brain Function - https://t.co/43GliF6lz8 via Annual Review of Clinical Psychology

Aug 25, 2022 · 569 followers View post →
みちのく大将
@mitinokutaisyou · X

RT @kz8_takahashi: 睡眠と感情(feelingじゃなく、情動<emotion>です。ここでは馴染みのあるこの訳を)の関係。 睡眠不足は毎日の気分に悪影響を及ぼし、酷い場合は鬱とかになってしまうらしい。 これ読んでから、寝るようになりました・・・。 htt…

Mar 15, 2022 · 3 shares · 19 followers View post →
Kazuya Takahashi | 髙橋一也@ELSA
@kz8_takahashi · X

睡眠と感情(feelingじゃなく、情動<emotion>です。ここでは馴染みのあるこの訳を)の関係。 睡眠不足は毎日の気分に悪影響を及ぼし、酷い場合は鬱とかになってしまうらしい。 これ読んでから、寝るようになりました・・・。 https://t.co/Jfmeyfv31O https://t.co/smxlKDL8tZ

Mar 15, 2022 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 4,084 followers View post →
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@tweet.lucidillusions.in · Bluesky

Overnight Therapy? The Role of Sleep in Emotional Brain Processing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2890316/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4286245/pdf/nihms648813.pdf interesting reads.

Aug 22, 2015 View post →