A recent study led by Professor Jamie Zeitzer of Stanford University revealed the importance of going to bed early and maintaining sleep schedules to maintain good mental health.
The research results contradict the idea that each person has a sleeping style and that this should be respected. Rather, the results ensure that people should sleep before 1 in the morning, since after this time the nervous system and neurons can be affected.
To carry out this research, 73,880 middle- and elderly adults in the United Kingdom were interviewed, who were evaluated for their sleep patterns and time preferences. Those who participated in the project were given an accelerometer to monitor their sleep times. Participants were categorized as morning, afternoon, or intermediate.
The results of this research showed that those people considered night owls or late sleepers have a 40% chance of being diagnosed with mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
While those who tend to have an early or intermediate sleep schedule, known as morning sleepers, also present greater mental health problems, although to a lesser extent.
Experts announced that the best way to take care of mental health is to get up early with the first rays of the sun, and take advantage of the morning time to receive some vitamin D, and the results of the research suggest that night owls should try to go to bed before 1 in the morning, and that the ideal time to sleep is between 9 and 10 at night.
To protect your mental health. Additionally, he recommends sunbathing in the morning and maintaining a consistent routine to gradually modify sleep patterns.
In addition, it is noted that those people who do not rest at ideal times tend to have more harmful behaviors such as suicidal thoughts, violent crimes, alcohol and drug use, and overeating.
