Scientific Foundations of MyAtlas


At MyAtlas, we prioritize evidence-based mental health support. Below, you’ll find the key research studies, clinical insights, and scientific sources that inform our approach to personalized well-being.

Sleep

Grandner, M. A., & Malhotra, A. (2023). Sleep regularity and health outcomes: A review of current research. Sleep Health, 9(1), 1-10.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2023.01.002

National Sleep Foundation. (2024). Circadian rhythms and sleep patterns. Retrieved from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythm

Stress

Shaffer, F., & Ginsberg, J. P. (2017). An overview of heart rate variability metrics and norms. Frontiers in Public Health, 5, 258.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2017.00258

Brosschot, J. F., van Dijk, E., & Thayer, J. F. (2007). Daily worry is related to low heart rate variability during waking and the subsequent nocturnal sleep period. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 63(1), 39-47.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2006.07.016

Social Health

Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B., & Layton, J. B. (2010). Social relationships and mortality risk: A meta-analytic review. PLOS Medicine, 7(7), e1000316.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316

Umberson, D., & Montez, J. K. (2010). Social relationships and health: A flashpoint for health policy. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 51(1_suppl), S54–S66.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0022146510383501

Physical Health

Warburton, D. E. R., Nicol, C. W., & Bredin, S. S. D. (2006). Health benefits of physical activity: The evidence. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 174(6), 801–809.
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.051351

Piercy, K. L., Troiano, R. P., Ballard, R. M., Carlson, S. A., Fulton, J. E., Galuska, D. A., & Olson, R. D. (2018). The physical activity guidelines for Americans. JAMA, 320(19), 2020-2028.
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2018.14854