Subscribe now
A person in bed with a mobile phone

Getting just 6 hours of sleep is linked to mental health issues

18 April 2018

You might think you can get by on 5 or 6 hours’ sleep a night, but people who get less than 7 hours are more likely to have mood or mental health problems
A man sat-up in bed

A type of sleep therapy reduces depression, anxiety and paranoia

6 September 2017

Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia has been found to also help a range of mental health issues, including negative thoughts, hallucinations and psychosis

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

Sign up
Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop