Sleep in Depression

What changes in sleep are seen in depression? Is the sleepiness seen in people with depression different from other forms of sleepiness? What can be done to improve sleep disturbance and sleepiness in depression? We address these questions and more with the help of Assistant Prof David Plante from University of Wisconsin and 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 - 02:50 Introduction 02:50 -32:40 Theme - Sleep in Depression 02:50 - 04:31 Introduction 04:31 - 18:27 Interview - A Prof David Plante - sleep in depression 18:27 - 19:27 Discussion 19:27 - 29:50 Interview - A Prof Sean Cain - anti-depressants, light and circadian rhythm in depression 29:50 - 32:40 Summary and where to find more information 32:40 - 33:11 Clinical tip: Don't under-estimate the role of anxiety 33:11 - 35:51 Pick of the month: 33:11 - 34:02 Moira - Sleep deprivation and depression in adolescents 34:02 - 35:51 David - Bipolar mood and lunar cycles 35:51 - 37:15 What's coming up in sleep? Next episode: Measuring Sleepiness Links mentioned in the podcast: Australian Financial Review - special on sleep Australian Financial Review - Q & A on sleep Assist Prof David Plante- Research laboratory home page Sleepiness in depression - meta-analysis Assoc Prof Sean Cain - Monash University profile Evening types demonstrate reduced SSRI treatment efficacy Citalopram increases sensitivity of the circadian system to light Chronic sleep deprivation and risk of depression in adolescents Bipolar mood and tidal cycles Sleep DownUnder 2018 conference, Brisbane SEAASM 4 2018 conference, Lucknow