Title: How Sleep Affects Mental Health
Headings: How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?
How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?
The Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
ADHD
Getting Help
Coping
A Word From Verywell

Content: Coping with feelings of anxiety can be that much more difficult when you are tired from chronic sleep disturbances. Because of this, poor sleep can make the symptoms of anxiety disorders much worse. For example, sleep deprivation is not only a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affecting between 80% to 90% of people with the condition, it is also believed to play a role in both the development and maintenance of this disorder. However, even otherwise healthy people can experience negative mental health effects of poor sleep. For example, one study found that acute sleep deprivation led to an increase in anxiety and distress levels in healthy adults. 5 ﻿ So while you might not even if you normally do not experience a great deal of anxiety, poor sleep may leave you feeling agitated and distraught. Bipolar Disorder
Sleep disturbances are very common among people with bipolar disorder. Such problems can include insomnia, irregular sleep-wake cycles, and nightmares. Bipolar disorder is characterized by alternating periods of depressed and elevated moods. Sleep changes can be a symptom of the condition, but sleep problems can also play a role in the course of the condition, treatment outcomes, and the individual's overall quality of life.