Diverse Mechanisms Underlie Associations Between Sleep and Anxiety
13 November 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Session Description
Sleep disturbances spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Insufficient sleep can trigger a wide range of negative effects on overall health — including increased mental distress. Researchers will share new findings specific to sleep and anxiety, including: the links between mania and altered sleep; circadian rhythms; the gut microbiome and stress response; the brain’s immune cells and sleep-wake regulation; and nerve cell activity and behavioral changes following exposure to stress.