PSYCH 014: Chronobiology, Circadian Rhythm, and Psychiatry
The brain does not function in a constant state - it operates in rhythms. This chapter explores chronobiology and circadian systems, revealing how internal biological clocks organise sleep, energy, cognition, and emotional regulation across the day.
In this episode, we examine the circadian system as a master regulator, synchronising physiological and psychological processes with environmental cues such as light and darkness. The suprachiasmatic nucleus acts as a central pacemaker, coordinating peripheral systems and maintaining temporal order.
We explore how disruptions in these rhythms -…
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