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OSA and Depression: Overlap and Treatment Benefits | Resmed Sleep Institute

Written by Resmed | March 26, 2025

People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are not only at increased risk of depression, but the more severe their OSA is, the more likely they are to develop depression.1-4  

Understanding the interplay between OSA and depression can be step one in helping people feel ready to tackle their OSA as part of managing their mental and physical health.