Rhythm and Blues

What really is the relationship between light, the circadian rhythm and mood? How might modern anti-depressants alter that relationship? We address these questions and more with the help of Associate Prof Sean Cain from Monash University. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 04:48 Introduction 04:48 -33:07 Theme - Rhythm and Blues 04:48 - 25:13 Interview - A Prof Sean Cain - Light, sleep and mood 25:13 - 30:03 Discussion and where to find more information 30:03 - 30:57 Clinical tip: Beware SSRIs in eveningness-types 30:57 - 36:51 Pick of the month: 30:57 - 32:17 Moira - Melatonin for delayed phase 32:17 - 34:16 David - The Science of Sleep- Wallace Mendelson 34:16 - 36:51 Sean - Magnetoreception in birds 36:51 - 38:02 What's coming up in sleep? Next episode: Sleep in depression Links mentioned in the podcast: Assoc Prof Sean Cain - Monash University profile Evening types demonstrate reduced SSRI treatment efficacy- research article in Chronobiology Citalopram increases sensitivity of the circadian system to light - research article in Psychopharmacology Seasonal effective disorder (SADs) - podcast episode Light therapy - blog post Teens and screens - podcast episode Chronotherapeutics for Affective Disorders- Book Melatonin for delayed sleep-wake phase disorder - research article The Science of Sleep- Book by Wallace Mendelson Magneto-receptors in birds - research article Bipolar mood and tidal cycles- research article See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.