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Insomnia and Emotional Distress:A Relational Study


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1 Department of Applied Psychology, Amity University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2 Department of Psychology, Amity University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
     

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The present study is aimed at understanding the relationship between insomnia and emotional distress. The goal is to demonstrate how the former increases the risk of the latter and vice versa. Insomnia is defined as a clinical disorder characterized by difficulty in maintaining sleep that is associated with significant daytime impairment or distress. Insomnia is a significant public health problem because of its high prevalence and management challenges. There is increasing evidence of a strong association between insomnia and various medical and psychiatric comorbidities. Findings suggest that there is a close relation between sleep disorder and mental illness. Deprivation from sleep gives rise to several disorders such as depression, anxiety, stress, etc. It also affects one's health causing, hearth problems, trouble in breathing, and death inn elderly people. Because mental illness and sleep disorders are so closely correlated, experts recommend ensuring both are assessed and treated promptly, and suggest patients develop good sleep habits to promote healthy sleep. Patients and their families are also encouraged to watch for signs of sleep disruption, as they could be predictors of worsening mental health.

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Mental Illness, Sleep Disorder, Circadian Rhythm, Health Concerns, Discomfort, Fatigue.
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Authors

Rohafza Ali
Department of Applied Psychology, Amity University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Sonakshi Ruhela
Department of Psychology, Amity University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Abstract


The present study is aimed at understanding the relationship between insomnia and emotional distress. The goal is to demonstrate how the former increases the risk of the latter and vice versa. Insomnia is defined as a clinical disorder characterized by difficulty in maintaining sleep that is associated with significant daytime impairment or distress. Insomnia is a significant public health problem because of its high prevalence and management challenges. There is increasing evidence of a strong association between insomnia and various medical and psychiatric comorbidities. Findings suggest that there is a close relation between sleep disorder and mental illness. Deprivation from sleep gives rise to several disorders such as depression, anxiety, stress, etc. It also affects one's health causing, hearth problems, trouble in breathing, and death inn elderly people. Because mental illness and sleep disorders are so closely correlated, experts recommend ensuring both are assessed and treated promptly, and suggest patients develop good sleep habits to promote healthy sleep. Patients and their families are also encouraged to watch for signs of sleep disruption, as they could be predictors of worsening mental health.

Keywords


Mental Illness, Sleep Disorder, Circadian Rhythm, Health Concerns, Discomfort, Fatigue.

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