Sleep

A recent study published in Acta Psychologica examined the relationship between TikTok use and various aspects of well-being among young people.

Youths with childhood maltreatment—particularly emotional and sexual abuse—experience more sleep problems, mediated by impaired emotion regulation strategies, such as reduced cognitive reappraisal and increased expressive suppression.

New research reveals that disrupted sleep may be the hidden link between heavy cannabis use and memory deficits, unmasking an unexpected culprit behind cognitive impairments.

A study of adolescents found that greater daytime light exposure was associated with earlier bedtimes and wake times. More intense morning light had a stronger impact. The teens' average sleep was still insufficient

A nap, especially one that includes REM sleep, helps people solve problems they previously struggled with. Sleep enhances problem-solving by improving the ability to recognize hidden connections between related problems.

Norepinephrine-driven oscillations during non-REM sleep power the brain's glymphatic system to clear toxic proteins, but the sleep aid zolpidem disrupts this process, impairing waste clearance and potentially increasing neurodegenerative disease risk.

Astronauts sleep less and wake more in space, with REM sleep initially decreasing but recovering over time at the expense of NREM sleep.

Recent research found 60% of adults with ADHD experience sleep disorders, often linked to psychiatric comorbidities. Systematic screening could improve understanding and treatment of both sleep and mental health issues in this population.

Recent research found that short, frequent cold-water immersions improved cognitive performance on specific tasks, reduced sleep disturbances, and lowered worry levels, without affecting overall well-being or selective attention.

Reactivating positive memories during sleep weakens recall of negative memories, increases spontaneous positive memory intrusions, and enhances positive emotional judgments, suggesting a potential sleep-based approach for managing distressing memories and improving emotional well-being.

People with dissociative symptoms often have fragmented, incoherent dreams, higher nightmare distress, and more lucid dreaming, suggesting that dream patterns and REM sleep disturbances are linked to a fragmented sense of self.

New research sheds light on why some individuals are more prone to frequent nightmares, pointing to thin psychological boundaries and a trait called nightmare proneness as significant factors.

Children with consistent sleep schedules show better emotional regulation, reduced impulsivity, and stronger social skills. Irregular sleep timing was linked to poorer behavior, but early parenting interventions mitigated these negative effects.

Individuals who consumed psilocybin in a therapeutic context reported modest, sustained improvements in sleep, with baseline sleep disturbances influencing the likelihood of achieving depression remission.