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World J Psychiatry. Aug 19, 2026; 16(8): 114838
Published online Aug 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.114838
Published online Aug 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.114838
Figure 1 This figure visually outlines the key argumentative flow of the editorial.
(1) It begins with “Recent Findings” that establish the problem-the gap between sleep knowledge and behavior among medical students; (2) This leads to “Exploring Dysfunctional Beliefs” as the core psychological mechanism; (3) Which is then amplified by “The Night Owl Problem” The conflict between chronotypes and academic schedules; and (4) The editorial culminates by “Finding Solutions” proposing both individual and institutional changes to reframe sleep beliefs and environments.
- Citation: Rizwan X, Ramdass PVAK. Mind over mattress: Why beliefs about sleep can make or break a medical student. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(8): 114838
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i8/114838.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.114838