# data[].attributes.headline
Overarching Question: How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?

# data[].attributes.subject
Overarching Question: How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?

# data[].attributes.headline
What Mental Health Disorders are Most Affected by Over/Undersleeping? 

# data[].attributes.subject
What Mental Health Disorders are Most Affected by Over/Undersleeping? 

# data[].attributes.headline
How Could Sleeping Patterns be Improved? 

# data[].attributes.subject
How Could Sleeping Patterns be Improved? 

# data[].attributes.headline
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)- a type of counseling known as talk therapy. It helps reverse many bad sleeping habits and reformulate thinking patterns regarding sleep, which, if left untouched, could lead to a mental health spiral. 

# data[].attributes.subject
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)- a type of counseling known as talk therapy. It helps reverse many bad sleeping habits and reformulate thinking patterns regarding sleep, which, if left untouched, could lead to a mental health spiral. 

# data[].attributes.headline
Maintaining a healthy and comfortable environment and routine before sleep will lead to a more steady and comfortable rest each night, preventing the development of insomnia and consequently mental health decline. 

# data[].attributes.subject
Maintaining a healthy and comfortable environment and routine before sleep will lead to a more steady and comfortable rest each night, preventing the development of insomnia and consequently mental health decline. 

# data[].attributes.body
set a bedtime

find ways to wind down

avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine

no electronics before sleep

regular exercise and light exposure

maximize sleep comfort; block out excess light

# data[].attributes.headline
CBT has been shown to significantly reduce many symptoms of mental health disorders and improve emotional wellbeing. 

# data[].attributes.subject
CBT has been shown to significantly reduce many symptoms of mental health disorders and improve emotional wellbeing. 

# data[].attributes.body
Depression- 75% of depressed people have insomnia, but also sleep during the day and have hypersomnia

Seasonal Affective Disorder- a disorder which is affected by the changing of the seasons and the times; closely tied to the circadian rhythm (biological clock), and causes over/undersleeping due to restricted/extra daylight.

Anxiety - mind racing/worrying → not being able to sleep (PTSD)

Bipolar Disorder - anxiety and depression mixed; heavy waves of oversleeping or undersleeping. No harmony or standard routine regarding sleep.

Schizophrenia - more likely to experience insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders due to symptoms such as hallucinations.

ADHD - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)- higher probability of sleep disorders and consequently stress and worry

# data[].attributes.headline
Sleep and mental health have a bidirectional relationship, meaning that mental health disorders could cause sleep issues, and sleep issues could cause mental health disorders. 

# data[].attributes.subject
Sleep and mental health have a bidirectional relationship, meaning that mental health disorders could cause sleep issues, and sleep issues could cause mental health disorders. 

# data[].attributes.body
Stress and worry→ declining mental health →insomnia/poor sleep →fatigue → trouble focusing (repeat)

Maintaining a healthy sleep/REM cycle will help keep many symptoms at bay.

# data[].attributes.headline
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)- reduced oxygen circulation during sleep, which leads to a disturbed REM Cycle and Sleep Pattern; common in people with psychiatric disorders

# data[].attributes.subject
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)- reduced oxygen circulation during sleep, which leads to a disturbed REM Cycle and Sleep Pattern; common in people with psychiatric disorders

# data[].attributes.headline
REM (rapid eye movement) cycles help the brain process emotional information.

# data[].attributes.subject
REM (rapid eye movement) cycles help the brain process emotional information.

# data[].attributes.body
The brain works to remember and evaluate thoughts and memories.

Lack of sleep is harmful to the strengthening of positive emotional content.

Influences mood and reactivity.

# data[].attributes.headline
If people fix their sleeping patterns and their overall sleep hygiene, then it is likely that the onset/worsening of mental disorders can be kept at bay; the mind will have enough energy and mental capacity to be able to deal with everyday stresses and challenges. 

# data[].attributes.subject
If people fix their sleeping patterns and their overall sleep hygiene, then it is likely that the onset/worsening of mental disorders can be kept at bay; the mind will have enough energy and mental capacity to be able to deal with everyday stresses and challenges. 