Impact of Neural Entrainment Therapy on Sleep Quality and Psychological Well-being in Middle-aged Adults: A Pre–Poststudy
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: extended work hours, constant digital engagement, and multiple social or family commitments, making individuals prone to sleep disruption.These lifestyle pressures often accumulate, increasing vulnerability to sleep difficulties.Given the strong connection between sleep and mental health, it is important to consider the role of PWB within this context.PWB has gained increasing attention in recent years, largely due to growing concerns about quality of life, emotional balance, and overall happiness.It reflects an individual's ability to function effectively, maintain meaningful relations, and experience a sense of purpose and life satisfaction.PWB is strongly linked with physical health; positive mental states have been shown to strengthen immune functioning and lower the risk of cardiovascular conditions.13 Conversely, compromised PWB is often associated with feelings of hopelessness, heightened depressive symptoms, and even suicide.14 In addition to its link IntroductIonSleep is one of the most essential physiological and psychological needs of the human brain, supporting healthy development and optimal cognitive functioning.1,2 Beyond its restorative role, sleep functions as the body's innate regulatory system, helping individuals manage daily stressors and maintain emotional stability.2 The quality and quantity of sleep have direct implications for overall well-being and serve as pivotal determinants of long-term physical and mental health.3,4 In addition to these core functions, adequate sleep supports neural recovery, facilitates plasticity, and helps regulate cognitive and emotional processes.5,6 Experimental studies show that even short periods of sleep loss can disrupt hippocampal functioning and affect cellular integrity, while prolonged disturbances may lead to metabolic imbalance, heightened hypothalamicpituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activation, and alterations in neurotransmitter activity.7,8 Together, these changes increase vulnerability to anxiety, depressive symptoms, and persistent fatigue, highlighting the substantial influence of disrupted sleep on psychological well-being (PWB).9,10 However, rapid changes in modern lifestyles, marked by constant digital engagement, occupational pressures, and increased social demands, have contributed to widespread disturbances in sleep patterns.Consequently, sleep-related problems such as insomnia and chronic sleep deprivation have become increasingly prevalent.11 Sleep disorders, characterized by disruptions in the quantity, quality, or timing of sleep, can significantly affect daily functioning.Individuals may experience fatigue, irritability, reduced concentration, headaches, and a decline in both physical and cognitive performance.Over time, these disturbances can adversely affect overall well-being and hinder a person's ability to sustain a healthy, productive, and fulfilling routine.12 Middle adulthood is often marked by irregular routines,
Source: Delhi Psychiatry Journal
Authors: Raghav Sharma, Aakriti Varshney
Institution: Gautam Buddha University
Language: English
Topic: Sleep and related disorders
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7223675590