In a nutshell Night owls have higher depression risk, but it’s linked to lower mindfulness abilities and poor sleep quality, not just their sleep schedule itself Two mindfulness skills—being present in the moment and describing emotions effectively—help explain why evening types experience more depression Improving mindfulness skills and sleep quality may protect against depression for night owls,

BEING a night owl in a world built for early birds isn’t easy. For one, late risers are often unfairly derided as lazy. And for years, experts have warned that late-nighters face a higher risk of