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

Written by Resmed | Mar 26, 2025 10:51:57 AM

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.