Today in America, “40% of adults and 70% of adolescences are sleep deprived” (Collins, 2014). Sleep is extremely important to each individual’s life. In fact, 2/3 of our lives are spent awake, and the remaining 1/3 of our lives is spent sleeping. Sleep can be defined, as the “period of unconsciousness during which the brain remains highly active. It is a complex biological process that helps people process new information, stay healthy, and rejuvenate (Sleep: Condition Information, 2013). As seen in the documentary, sleep deprivation is extremely significant, and has led to countless preventable accidents. However, accidents, due to sleep deprivation, will still occur unless people become more educated about the importance of sleep. Sleep deprivation has an overall negative impact on physical, emotional, and mental health.
Having a strict and persistent sleep routine is key to healthy sleeping. Our body regulates sleep by using two different internal …show more content…
Mental disorders in regard to sleep deprivation include depression, anxiety disorders, increased probability of Alzheimer’s, and insomnia. Additionally, posttraumatic stress and attention deficit disorder could be caused by sleep problems. An American research study of patients suffering from sleep apnea found that the condition doubled the chances of suffering from depression. “In the great majority of people who have psychological problems a common finding is disturbed sleep, because in order to have a good night’s sleep you need an untroubled mind” (Macdonald-Smith, 2009). Additionally, a study from the University of Bonn and King 's College London discovered that twenty-four hours of sleep deprivation could lead to conditions in healthy persons similar to the symptoms of schizophrenia (Universität Bonn). However, a lack of sleep will not cause these disorders, but instead strengthen or cause us to become more aware of
Having a strict and persistent sleep routine is key to healthy sleeping. Our body regulates sleep by using two different internal …show more content…
Mental disorders in regard to sleep deprivation include depression, anxiety disorders, increased probability of Alzheimer’s, and insomnia. Additionally, posttraumatic stress and attention deficit disorder could be caused by sleep problems. An American research study of patients suffering from sleep apnea found that the condition doubled the chances of suffering from depression. “In the great majority of people who have psychological problems a common finding is disturbed sleep, because in order to have a good night’s sleep you need an untroubled mind” (Macdonald-Smith, 2009). Additionally, a study from the University of Bonn and King 's College London discovered that twenty-four hours of sleep deprivation could lead to conditions in healthy persons similar to the symptoms of schizophrenia (Universität Bonn). However, a lack of sleep will not cause these disorders, but instead strengthen or cause us to become more aware of