If the Sleep & Nutrition domain has high scores, it suggests that the person may be at increased mental health risk due to factors related to poor sleep patterns, irregular sleep cycles, or nutritional challenges. Issues such as insomnia, REM sleep disorders, over-sleeping, or under-sleeping can have significant effects on both physical and mental health, contributing to fatigue, mood disturbances, and cognitive impairments. Additionally, weight changes (whether gain or loss) and poor dietary habits can exacerbate these risks, leading to issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress. These factors can create a cycle where poor sleep and nutrition negatively impact mental health, and vice versa, increasing the risk of more severe psychological conditions.
Suggested Actions:
For patients experiencing insomnia, REM sleep disorders, over-sleeping, or under-sleeping, refer them to a sleep specialist for further evaluation and management. Consider recommending a sleep hygiene program. For patients with poor or suboptimal dietary habits, refer them to a nutritionist or dietitian for personalized advice on improving eating habits. For patients with significant weight changes (gain or loss), especially those with a poor nutritional pattern, consider referring them to a weight management program or bariatric counselor[RS1] .
- Recources in your country:
Cyprus:
Sleep specialists
- Nicosia Sleep Lab | Sleep experts in Cyprus [https://www.nlc.cy/ ]
Nutritionists/dietitians
- The Cyprus Dietetic & Nutrition Association [https://cydadiet.org/ ]
Slovenia :
- MIRA [ https://www.zadusevnozdravje.si/dusevno-zdravje/pogoste-dusevne-tezave-in-motnje/nespecnost/ ]
Sleep specialists
Nutritionists/dietitians
- Professional Association of Nutritionists and Dietitians / Strokovno združenje nutricionistov in dietetikov [ https://nutridiet.splet.arnes.si/ ]
Austria:
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