Sleep anxiety manifests through various physiological and psychological mechanisms. When triggered by everyday worries, the brain’s stress response system activates, ...

Teenagers have a new excuse to hit the snooze button — as long as they don’t overdo it. Getting up to two extra hours of shuteye on weekends may help teens feel less anxious, a new study found. But if ...

Sleep anxiety can feel overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that it’s both common and treatable. With patience, consistency, and the right combination of strategies, ...

Research indicates that moderate weekend sleep catch-up, less than two hours more than usual, can alleviate anxiety in teenagers. However, excessive o ...

This World Mental Health Day, we asked a leading sleep expert how to deal with sleep disrupted by anxiety and depression. Here’s what she recommends ...

Dr Hana Patel, resident sleep expert at Time4Sleep says it can be difficult to pin down the cause of sleep anxiety, as a wide variety of psychological and physiological reasons can heighten the issue.

Medically reviewed by Stephanie Hartselle, MDMedically reviewed by Stephanie Hartselle, MD Anxiety can sometimes make sleep apnea worse—and vice versa. Sleep apnea is a common medical condition ...

Stress-related sleep anxiety is a significant cause of sleepless nights. Stress or anxieties in your daily life directly impact that feeling of worry or fear about falling asleep or staying asleep ...

Sleepy Girl Mocktail videos are all over TikTok. The drink contains magnesium, which is a supplement that can improve sleep, anxiety and mood, says registered dietician Kristina Freshour.

I know from my job as Sleep Features Editor that a consistent bedtime routine, investing in one of this year’s best mattresses for good support and comfort, and relaxing breathing techniques can ...

Dealing with racing thoughts before bed 03:03. MINNEAPOLIS — As people get comfortable at night in bed, discomfort can begin in their minds.Suddenly, they're stuck on a thought and struggling to ...

A sleep psychologist says there are ways to deal with your anxiety and tackle sleep issues. October 27, 2024. 6 min. Summary (Celia Jacobs for The Washington Post) Guest column by Lisa Strauss.