January 2020 PMID 32066704

Circadian rhythm disruption and mental health.

William H Walker, James C Walton, A Courtney DeVries, Randy J Nelson

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The collective discussions reflect a strong interest and appreciation for the research, with mentions of its potential to explain mood disorders and practical applications like lifestyle changes. The tone varies from informative to exploratory, using words like 'interesting' and 'nice review,' showing both appreciation and curiosity about impacts on mental health and daily life.

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Most discussions acknowledge the research's importance and support its findings on the link between circadian rhythms and mental health, using phrases like 'nice review' and sharing related studies.

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Participants actively discuss various aspects such as hormonal regulation, mental health implications, and methodological interests, indicating a moderate to deep level of engagement.

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The conversations highlight the significance of understanding circadian disruptions for mental health treatment and societal issues like light pollution, suggesting the publication could influence future research and public awareness.

Abstract in brief

Circadian rhythms are internal biological cycles that align with the 24-hour day, controlled by molecular clockworks in the brain, and they are influenced by environmental light-dark cues.
There is a bidirectional relationship between circadian rhythms and mental health, with disruptions in these rhythms linked to mood disorders like sleep issues and abnormal cortisol levels, and external factors like shift work and artificial light exposure worsening mental health symptoms.
Research using human night shift and jet lag studies, along with animal models, shows that disrupted circadian rhythms can negatively impact mood and behavior, and low-cost lifestyle changes may help restore these rhythms and improve mental well-being.

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Eric Novack

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@beiriannydd @Scobleizer Walker, W., Walton, J., DeVries, A., & Nelson, R. (2020). Circadian rhythm disruption and mental health. Translational Psychiatry, 10. https://t.co/plTeHA81Bg.

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Modern Samurai

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@brianmackenzie Where movement certainly is a thing, seems sunlight and circadian rhythm will give you more bang for your buck. https://t.co/EyMHByp7fv

Dec 20, 2023 · 254 followers View post →

Kautistic

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@howigetmynews saving this to do later to talk about light pollution, circadian rhythm disruption, and mental health.

Mar 29, 2023 · 411 followers View post →

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Circadian rhythms manage hormonal secretion, adjust temperature set points, and more. Researchers were interested in studying the relationship between circadian rhythms and mental health disorders. Read a summary of the results below! https://t.co/UVjEyPUSvO

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Diego Golombek

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@telanegra Hay muchísimo! Un par de papers: https://t.co/knE3XJ0ipX https://t.co/HzQv5qbTeG

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Depressive symptoms https://t.co/bdHx45o9ho https://t.co/SD6qXVxnG0 https://t.co/qeaI7MeeHw

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Fleur GL Helmink

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@annemscheel Hi Anne, yes, sleep deprivation can definitely trigger a manic episode. This Walker et al. (2020) paper is a nice review into the topic: https://t.co/3371bUFVVm. Also, check out this one by Morton & Murray (2020) on BD: https://t.co/06KhugHCg6 - Hope this helps!

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Circadian rhythm disruption and mental health. By William H. Walker II, James C. Walton, A. Courtney DeVries & Randy J. Nelson. Translational Psychiatry 23 January 2020 https://t.co/tzGrxASjbi

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