"Chronotypes and affective disorders: A clock for mood?" by Qian Gao, Juan Sheng et al.

Article Title

Chronotypes and affective disorders: A clock for mood?

Authors

Qian Gao, Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, China
Juan Sheng, Jingzhou Mental Health Center, Jingzhou 434000, Hubei, China
Song Qin, Jingzhou Mental Health Center, Jingzhou 434000, Hubei, China
Luoying Zhang, Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, China

Keywords

chronotype, affective disorder, circadian clock, clock gene

Abstract

Affective disorders are often accompanied by circadian rhythm disruption and the major symptoms of mental illness occur in a rhythmic manner. Chronotype, also known as circadian preference for rest or activity, is believed to exert a substantial influence on mental health. Here, we review the connection between chronotypes and affective disorders, and discuss the potential underlying mechanisms between these two phenomena.