Weekend Sleep Helps Reduce Anxiety and Depression Risk, Scientists Say

Scientists have found that people who catch up on sleep over the weekend experience reduced anxiety and depression risk. The study suggests that compensating for the lack of sleep during weekdays can help alleviate depressive symptoms. To decrease or completely eliminate depressive symptoms, it is necessary to sleep for at least a few extra hours on Saturday and Sunday: one additional hour of sleep reduces symptoms by 38%, while two additional hours decrease symptoms by 46%. Furthermore, individuals who typically sleep for 5-6 hours notice the most significant changes in their well-being.