Lancel M, van Veen M M, Verbeek I H M J C
Tijdschr Psychiatr. 2020;62(11):949-954.
The use of sleep as modifiable lifestyle factor is not yet self-evident in psychiatry.
AIM: To increase knowledge about sleep as health-affecting factor.
METHOD: Description of normal sleep, effects of disturbed sleep and lifestyle advice to promote healthy sleep.
RESULTS: Disturbed sleep negatively impacts physical and mental health. Targeted lifestyle advice can improve sleep and bring about positive effects in multiple areas.
CONCLUSION: From preventive and treatment perspectives, interventions optimizing sleep in psychiatric care seem promising.
