‘Lack of sleep can affect mental health’
The HinduIt’s been three months since Balakrishnan* had a good night’s sleep. On World Sleep Day marked on Friday this year, experts say that lack of sleep or disturbed sleep on a regular basis may lead to mental health issues. Over a period of time, this can lead to neuronal changes, leading to memory loss, irritability, anxiety and even depression,” said Vijaya Krishnan, head of the department of snoring and sleep disorders, Madras ENT Research Foundation. “Sleep deprivation can further complicate their health as it can result in fatigue, mood changes like depression, decreased cognitive functioning, poor executive functioning, impaired vigilance, and a predisposition to infections” it said. “One of the earliest symptoms people with mental health issues complain of is disturbed sleep or lack of sleep, an early indicator of a relapse,” she said.
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