Hypothesis: Circadian rhythm links mental disorders
A disruption in circadian rhythm is common among mental health disorders. Understanding its molecular foundation could unlock better treatments.
Stay updated with breaking news from Pierre Baldi. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A disruption in circadian rhythm is common among mental health disorders. Understanding its molecular foundation could unlock better treatments.
Anxiety, autism, schizophrenia and Tourette syndrome each have their own distinguishing characteristics, but one factor bridging these and most other mental disorders is circadian rhythm disruption, according to a team of neuroscience, pharmaceutical sciences and computer science researchers at the University of California, Irvine.
Researchers from the University of California have hypothesized that circadian rhythm disruption – characterized by a problem with sleep – bridges the spectrum of mental health disorders.
Scientists hypothesize that circadian rhythm disruption is a psychopathology factor shared by a broad range of mental illnesses and that research into its molecular foundation could be key to unlocking better therapies and treatments.
Circadian rhythm disruption is a psychopathological factor shared by a broad range of mental illnesses.