According to science, this is the best time to sleep if you want to protect your mental health

This has come to light from a recent study The time we sleep has a significant impact on our mental health

Beyond personal preferences. The results show that, Whether you’re an early riser or a night sleeperGoing to bed early is key to maintaining psychological well-being.

Effect of chronological misalignment

research that was analyzed More than 70,000 middle-aged and older adultsFound that there is a misalignment between chronotype (biological preference for sleeping early or late) and actual sleep behavior A major risk factor for mental health problemsPeople who are early risers by nature, they go to sleep latethey have a Increased risk of mental disorders, depression and anxietyOn the other hand, those who make a living as night owls pre relaxation routineExperience A Low incidence of these disorders.

In general terms, researchers have observed that Sleeping after 1 a.m., regardless of chronology, is related to poor mental healthl Even among people who prefer to sleep at night, those who adopt an earlier sleep schedule show fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, which suggests that Good coordination between the biological clock and sleep habits has a positive effect on emotional well-being.

Sleeping early is the key to healthy aging

For healthy aging, the study recommends that everyone, regardless of chronology, Start your sleep before 1 amThese findings underscore the importance of respecting the body’s natural signals Follow a sleep routine that promotes mental health, regardless of daily life circumstances.

Then the key to protecting our mental health may be this simple adjust our sleep timeAs our daily lives become filled with distractions and obligations, this research reminds us that to maintain our psychological well-being, we need to be aware of the time when we retire to rest each night. .

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