How your body clock affects relationships and mental health (with Dr. Holly Swartz)

What do daily routines and taking care of our body clocks have to do with mental health and the quality of our relationships? In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning is joined by Dr. Holly Swartz to explore the role of circadian rhythms and how they affect important aspects of our lives. They also discuss steps we can take to improve our mental health by establishing routines, and how relationships play an important function in the rhythm of our lives.  Dr. Holly Swartz is professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is well-known for her work in evaluating Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) as treatments for depression and bipolar disorder, as well as understanding and optimising psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions for mood disorders. For more information on Relate Malaysia and our services, visit www.relate.com.my or email us at: [email protected]