THE IMPACT OF SLEEP DISORDERS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND IMMUNE FUNCTION

Abstract

The article examines the impact of sleep disorders on mental health and immune system functioning, drawing on current research in the field of neuroimmunology and psychophysiology. The authors analyze the main types of sleep disorders, including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, circadian rhythm disorders, and hypersomnia, as well as their relationship with the development of psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, and cognitive dysfunction.

Particular attention is paid to the analysis of immune mechanisms, in particular the role of pro-inflammatory cytokines, chronic inflammation, impaired immune system barrier functions, and changes in the adaptive immune response that occur as a result of sleep disorders. The article explores two-way connections: how sleep disorders affect immunity and the psyche, and how psychiatric disorders or immune pathologies can provoke sleep disorders. Also discussed are modern approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, with an emphasis on their potential in strengthening mental health and restoring immune balance. The materials of the article will be useful for specialists in the field of sleep medicine, immunology, psychiatry, as well as for clinical practitioners involved in an integrated approach to patient health