Better sleep, calmer brain? therapy targets root of depression

NCT ID NCT04424407

Summary

This Stanford study tested whether a proven sleep therapy could reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Researchers worked with 51 adults who had both poor sleep and elevated depression/anxiety. They used brain scans to see if the therapy, which teaches better sleep habits, calmed down overactive emotional centers in the brain.

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Locations

  • Stanford University

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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