Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Attention and Mood

This video tutorial explains the effects of sleep deprivation on attention and mood. It was produced and developed by members of the BioClock Studio Winter 2019 at UC San Diego.

[coertmommsen]

Sleep should be considered to be a restorative process during which optimal
psychological functioning is facilitated. It has been generally viewed as a time when
problem-solving occurs and significant Gestalten completed. The fact that it has an
influence on concentration implies that it may assist in the logical arrangement and
storage of cognitive and effective material used during the waking hours as well as
classifying, assimilating, and storing new material. The subconscious, therefore, has to
process new as well as existing material and store it for quick retrieval and use the
following day. In other words, sleep enables the individual to maximize his/her
psychological potential.
The storage function of sleep can be compared to the activities of a busy office
during the day when many files are drawn from the archives. The contents of
each file is processed and new material may be added. The contents of some
maybe settled and the contents of others discarded.
In order to be retrieved and used the following day, the files should be placed
back into the archives in a logical fashion. Should there not be a time set aside
for sorting and storing the files used each day, they will remain in the office and
it would require more effort and energy to conduct the following day’s business.
Needless to say, this will probably result in much tension, stress and maybe even
conflict within the system. Should another day pass without the files having been
settled, sorted, and stored, problems could only escalate and most likely lead to
increase emotionality and eventually panic. If the situation were to continue,
even more energy will be spent simply in order to find those files in immediate
demand. The concomitant stress and conflict could further drain the system’s
resources, until it cannot function any further and the system, may stop
functioning altogether.
Metaphors for selected Psychological Concepts in:
psychotherapy.co.za by: Coert Mommsen D.Phil.(Ethics in Psychology)M.A. Clinical Psychology

[jerryroginskilinguasmart]

yes it can i had a month of really bad sleep and my oura ring was showing 20 minutes or less of deep sleep and less than an hour of REM. I had body aches joint pains, headaches everyday I felt so anxious and stressed and i had depersonalization and brain fog. I wasn't functioning. I stopped caffeine as well and when my sleep started getting better most if not all my problems went away. I started seeing 2-3 hours of REM and 2 hours of deep sleep and when i had this for a week consistently, my body repaired. The chronic fatigue i had and just horrible pain and wild anxiety and depression also subsided. SLEEP is the most important non-negotiable part of my life now

[jjwebster]

Given the horrendous long hours you have to work in Health Care, how many medical mustakes are due to chronic lack of sleep?

From this video I'm betting quite a few. This would mean chronic lack of sleep is an issue and health care workers should have better working hours.

[BB-uxwd]

What study is referred in the beginning of the video ? I would love to know the sources of this video.

[naninandato]

Thank you, now I know why I commit lots of errors on my tasks at schools

[evelynmahoney]

6:10 effects of sleep deprivation on driving = driving on the wrong side of the road. Lol.

[harryfaku]

Perfect informative video. It's just what I needed.

[dannywholuv]

I remember my first experience with sleep deprivation as a 10 year old. I had a sleepover with friends in my back garden and thought it would be cool to stay up all night.

By the morning i was hallucinating and pissing into my parents fireplace.

[michaelinzo]

I'm sleep deprived and drink back in my college days. But I don't feel any drawback except low grades.

[mobilegamer]

I really don't know what's happening with me for the past two years.i only slept for 3 hours a day to learn extremely brilliantly and and after three months of sleeping less .one day suddenly I lost all my concentration and could never get that back . So I've been living with intence sleep deprivation and could never even read anything properly for two years . By the way I can't understand a single word you're saying cause I cant *concentrate*neither can sleep for two whole fucking years .I'm depressed and just want to die .

[gregavery]

Very good video. I have severe insomnia.

[tango-bravo]

When I don’t sleep, I get depressed and start thinking abnormal thoughts. I get very hard on myself

[fluttzkrieg]

We must remember humans evolved to sleep when there was no Sun above. Cavemen probably slept more than 10 hours a day because it was not possible to do anything at night.

[Hoe]

can i ask for the reference and sources of the study in this video please?

[yasinyildirim]

Who else is watching one their 2nd night, so far.

[soniczforever]

Severe weight loss i am 5 stone 4. Lost 8 pounds because the lady below wouldn't turn off her radio. Im going to die if i don't move.

[evanrutherfordlazyahole]

Sorry it's the sleep deprivation not so funny anymore....