Sleep & Psychiatry: Not to Miss the Wake-Up Call-View Presentation

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In her lecture, Kamalika Roy discusses the critical intersection of sleep and psychiatry, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing sleep impairments as they relate to mental health. She outlines the physiological roles of sleep, including energy conservation, metabolism, and cognitive functions, citing Dr. Matthew Walker’s research. Roy underscores that sleep is essential for memory consolidation and emotion regulation, noting that sleep deprivation can lead to negative memory dominance, which may exacerbate conditions like depression and PTSD.<br /><br />The talk further explores the stages of sleep, sleep architecture, and the role of circadian rhythms in maintaining mental health. Disorders such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and parasomnias are discussed in relationship to their high prevalence in psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Roy highlights the significance of sleep assessments and promotes the use of lifestyle modifications, such as exercise and diet, to improve sleep health.<br /><br />Roy stresses the need for proper evaluation of sleep issues in psychiatric practice, advocating for a multidisciplinary approach that includes sleep medicine referrals when necessary. She also addresses the impact of social determinants on sleep, advocating for systemic changes to improve sleep equity and access to healthcare resources. The lecture concludes with a call for better training in sleep-focused interventions within psychiatric practice and emphasizes the potential of using sleep as a biomarker for psychiatric disorders.

Keywords

sleep

psychiatry

mental health

sleep deprivation

circadian rhythms

sleep disorders

sleep medicine

lifestyle modifications

sleep equity

biomarker