Monjan agrees that much insomnia is associated with physical problems, often independent of the person's age. The risk factors for depression and insomnia are very similar. He disagrees with Roberts' assertion that sleep problems is only a weak predictor of depression. I have a concern there. However, I think the paper's interesting from the point that it's another population-based study showing that sleep is an important predictor for depression.
Physicians recognize a link between sleep disturbances and depression.
A new study suggests that association is true for older people as well. Other predictors include financial problems, social isolation, and physical ailments. Researchers disagree over how helpful sleep disturbances can be as a predictor of depression. All rights reserved . Email This to a Friend.