# Science News » Dynamic Associations Among Motor Activity, Sleep, Energy, and Mood Could Suggest New Focus for Depression Treatment

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[https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2018/dynamic-associations-among-motor-activity-sleep-energy-and-mood-could-suggest-new-focus-for-depression-treatment.shtml?utm\_source=rss\_readers&utm\_medium=rss&utm\_campaign=rss\_summary](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2018/dynamic-associations-among-motor-activity-sleep-energy-and-mood-could-suggest-new-focus-for-depression-treatment.shtml?utm_source=rss_readers&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_summary)  
A new study looking at interactions among sleep, energy, activity level, and mood suggests that instability in activity and sleep systems could lead to mood changes. The findings suggest new targets for depression treatment.