Sleep and Feeding Are 'Thermometers' of Mental Health, Say Specialists

A poorly slept night can trigger a cycle in which accumulated tiredness reduces energy and willingness, leading to seeking comfort in food and making less balanced choices. This phenomenon shows that sleep, nutrition, and mental health are inseparable and directly influence memory, concentration, and emotional stability. The connection between the three factors helps explain why taking care of mental health does not mean looking only at emotional issues, but at any changes related to routine, since an alteration in one of the pillars can reverberate in the others. Arthur Guerra, psychiatrist and columnist at GLOBO, considers sleep and feeding important "thermometers" of mental health. Persistent changes in these two aspects can be signs that something is not right. Specialists warn that the impact of this triad goes beyond emotional issues and can affect various aspects of daily life.