This podcast episode examines the intricate relationship between sleep, emotional regulation, and mental health, highlighting how sleep deprivation exacerbates emotional reactivity, disrupts memory processing, and increases vulnerability to mental health disorders such as PTSD and depression. Dr. Walker provides insights into the key roles of REM and non-REM sleep, discusses effective strategies to improve sleep quality, and emphasizes the importance of aligning sleep patterns with circadian rhythms to promote overall mental well-being.
