Inflammatory Impact on Sleep, Schizophrenia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder

This chapter provides an overview of sleep disturbances, psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and how inflammation may be involved. We will explore scientific evidence whether sleep disturbances and inflammation contribute to an increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders. In conclusion, we find the relationship between psychiatric disorders and sleep is complex and includes two-way causality, although the underlying mechanisms are still not fully understood.