Disruption of Circadian Rhythms : A Crucial Factor in the Etiology of Depression
Joint Authors
Saderi, Nadia
Escobar, Carolina
Tapia Osorio, Araceli
Salgado-Delgado, Roberto
Source
Depression Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-08-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Circadian factors might play a crucial role in the etiology of depression.
It has been demonstrated that the disruption of circadian rhythms by lighting conditions and lifestyle predisposes individuals to a wide range of mood disorders, including impulsivity, mania and depression.
Also, associated with depression, there is the impairment of circadian rhythmicity of behavioral, endocrine, and metabolic functions.
Inspite of this close relationship between both processes, the complex relationship between the biological clock and the incidence of depressive symptoms is far from being understood.
The efficiency and the timing of treatments based on chronotherapy (e.g., light treatment, sleep deprivation, and scheduled medication) indicate that the circadian system is an essential target in the therapy of depression.
The aim of the present review is to analyze the biological and clinical data that link depression with the disruption of circadian rhythms, emphasizing the contribution of circadian desynchrony.
Therefore, we examine the conditions that may lead to circadian disruption of physiology and behavior as described in depressive states, and, according to this approach, we discuss therapeutic strategies aimed at treating the circadian system and depression.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Salgado-Delgado, Roberto& Tapia Osorio, Araceli& Saderi, Nadia& Escobar, Carolina. 2011. Disruption of Circadian Rhythms : A Crucial Factor in the Etiology of Depression. Depression Research and Treatment،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Salgado-Delgado, Roberto…[et al.]. Disruption of Circadian Rhythms : A Crucial Factor in the Etiology of Depression. Depression Research and Treatment No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Salgado-Delgado, Roberto& Tapia Osorio, Araceli& Saderi, Nadia& Escobar, Carolina. Disruption of Circadian Rhythms : A Crucial Factor in the Etiology of Depression. Depression Research and Treatment. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502336
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502336