Effects of cognitive behavioural therapy and bright light therapy for insomnia in youths with eveningness: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Journal article

This article explores the concepts in sleep medicine associated with mental health symptoms. A brief overview of key sleep factors is stated, followed by a presentation of empirical research findings on how poor sleep influences mental health conditions. Some specific information on mental health conditions like insomnia, depression, and schizophrenia symptoms are provided. Tables and figures present common sleep conditions associated with mental health conditions. Additionally, a figure by the author proposes a pathway explaining the link between poor sleep quality and mental health conditions

Authors: Li, SX; Cheung, FTW; Chan, NY; Chan, JWY; Zhang, J

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: BioMed Central
• Journal: Trials
• Volume: 25
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 246-246
• Article number: 246
• Publication date: 2024-04-09
• DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-08090-0
• EISSN: 1745-6215
• ISSN: 1745-6215
• Language: English
• Keywords: Psychiatry; Insomnia; Mood; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Circadian rhythm; Internal medicine; Clinical psychology; Physical therapy; Randomized controlled trial; Medicine; Dark therapy; Light therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia