Yeom Ji Won, Park Soohyun, Lee Heon-Jeong
Department of Psychiatry, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Chronobiology Institute, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Psychiatry Investig. 2024 Dec;21(12):1309-1317. doi: 10.30773/pi.2024.0250. Epub 2024 Dec 23.
To investigate the impact of circadian rhythm disruptions on mental health among college students and explore effective interventions for maintaining stable circadian rhythms.
A comprehensive review of literature was conducted, focusing on sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, and their effects on mental health. Studies were analyzed to identify common factors contributing to circadian misalignment in college students and effective treatments. Data from large-scale studies and specific clinical trials were utilized to understand the relationship between circadian rhythms and psychiatric disorders.
Disruptions in circadian rhythms were linked to increased prevalence of psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Biological changes during adolescence, academic pressures, and extensive use of electronic devices were major contributing factors. Effective interventions included light therapy, chronotherapy, melatonin supplementation, and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
Stable circadian rhythms are crucial for mental health, particularly in college students who are vulnerable to disruptions due to lifestyle factors. Implementing interventions such as regular sleep schedules, light exposure management, and behavioral therapies can significantly improve mental health outcomes. Further research and targeted mental health programs are essential to address circadian misalignment and its associated psychiatric disorders in this population.
探讨昼夜节律紊乱对大学生心理健康的影响，并探索维持稳定昼夜节律的有效干预措施。
对文献进行全面综述，重点关注睡眠模式、昼夜节律及其对心理健康的影响。分析研究以确定导致大学生昼夜节律失调的常见因素和有效治疗方法。利用大规模研究和特定临床试验的数据来了解昼夜节律与精神障碍之间的关系。
昼夜节律紊乱与抑郁症、焦虑症和双相情感障碍等精神障碍患病率的增加有关。青春期的生理变化、学业压力和电子设备的广泛使用是主要促成因素。有效的干预措施包括光疗法、时间疗法、褪黑素补充剂以及针对失眠的认知行为疗法。
稳定的昼夜节律对心理健康至关重要，尤其是对于因生活方式因素而易受干扰的大学生。实施定期睡眠时间表、光照管理和行为疗法等干预措施可以显著改善心理健康状况。进一步的研究和有针对性的心理健康项目对于解决该人群的昼夜节律失调及其相关精神障碍至关重要。
