In Conversation

Author: Healthline Media

Medical News Todays In Conversation podcast engages with expert voices across various fields. Conversations roam from the latest science news to the deepest scientific conundrums.
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Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?
Friday, 30 January, 2026

This episode of In Conversation explores the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health, focusing on insomnia and sleep deprivation. Editors Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut discuss with Dr. Lauren Waterman, a consultant NHS psychiatrist, the physiological and psychological aspects of sleep, the science of sleep cycles, and the role of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating insomnia. They also explore the role of melatonin, whether herbal supplements can actually help, and share practical techniques for improving sleep quality. In Conversation is an original podcast by Healthline Media. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.