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Jesús G. Maestro Highlights Sleep as Key to Mental Health in Syndicated Opinion

The literature professor and author argues that sleep disorders are the primary predictor of youth mental health risks and that quality rest can prevent and resolve psychological challenges.

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Overview

  • Jesús G. Maestro, Chair Professor of Theory of Literature and Comparative Literature, published a syndicated opinion piece emphasizing the critical role of sleep in mental well-being.
  • The article identifies sleep disorders as the most significant predictor of mental health risks in young people, underscoring the importance of addressing sleep issues early.
  • Maestro asserts that many problems can be resolved or avoided altogether through consistent, quality sleep, framing rest as both diagnostic and therapeutic.
  • The opinion piece builds on Maestro’s academic expertise and his recent book, 'Una filosofía para sobrevivir en el siglo XXI,' published by Harper Collins in 2025.
  • The article was simultaneously published on April 19, 2025, in El Diario Vasco and El Norte de Castilla, though it remains behind a subscription paywall in both outlets.