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The Link Between Sleep and Depression: Does Depression Cause Poor Sleep, or Is It the Other Way Around?

July 22, 2026February 21, 2026 by Sarah Mitchell

If you have ever lain awake at 3am, mind racing, wondering why you cannot just switch off — and then felt utterly hollow the next day — you already know something about the sleep and depression link, even if you…

The Connection Between Sleep and Depression: What the Research Actually Shows

July 28, 2026January 12, 2026 by Sarah Mitchell

About six months ago, my therapist said something that stopped me cold: “Your insomnia isn’t just a symptom of your depression — it may be actively making it worse.” I went home that night, opened my laptop, and fell down…