# Researchers Identify New 'Circadian' Subtype of Depression Affecting 1 in 4 Patients

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-21 03:29 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 3.67

## Intelligence Brief
"Researchers Identify New 'Circadian' Subtype of Depression Affecting 1 in 4 Patients" developed substantial multi-source reporting across the Health sector, tracked across 6 distinct newsrooms by Newsylist.


Key reporting was led by SMH.com.au, ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation, New Scientist and Live Science. Coverage velocity and cross-outlet momentum were measured using Newsylist open coverage telemetry.


Synthesized from multi-source international reporting and live coverage telemetry under Newsylist open intelligence methodology.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What drove coverage for Researchers Identify New 'Circadian' Subtype of Depression Affecting 1 in 4?
Coverage spiked when 6 independent newsrooms published 6 verified reports during this coverage cycle.

### How did Newsylist track this trend?
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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMH.com.au | New research may change the way many people with depression are treated | 2026-10-20 23:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3gFBVV95cUxNRGpqX0FZS3hYTE50dlZNVjBfOWJsSi1rNFJENV9NdTNWY05IZDl0TUlHTjdQTnhYdEZINm1DZVYtYVYwOTBvTGJaRXU2dTZKWGNFNzBRWFBwcU1Ya0NUZ0tKWTVqeFZ3YlBmNVRibzVCaFdSN1FqX00zZC15Q0JfNXVrVElTM0hFODJGSTQ5YjR0cHFwU0I5VWllZDZ4RWV0VmMxb2taa19xZG1OaC1kUF9iUzlpZVpndFQ0WjJvRXdjMmZraHRqWTY4VDkyaHplOWNmNkpLdDJ2REllbkE?oc=5) |
| ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation | One in four people with severe depression may have a dysregulated body clock | 2026-10-20 23:01 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxQXzJRTFY4UFQ0RVg3eWZ1a0VuV2JHR3Z2eGdMa2NiLVQ5bEpCT3pGSHNONkZ1U3N6cXJXZmZTZWFReVhUWXZ4ejJWU3lGOGZ1QnhlY2lDN0ZEUWE2ZW9GZkdjdjh2MGd5aVJNbmhsOGNmLVdBOE1BWWJDTGhNb0NDbTU3VEJjZlJ0a2pTUEdVZFlHZTZibHdJZW5uOWVyN1l0dnZMNjdKSXA3dw?oc=5) |
| New Scientist | 1 in 4 cases of depression may be caused by off-kilter body clocks | 2026-10-20 23:01 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxNbmJtRWN5OVdwbXRlZWMyWHN0TnVaZjRKcExDOW4wcmFuUGI2QXdFbFI5RHpON0d6Q2tfc2hkcnoxY0RoMHdSeHpHV1dENHhjcnlOZ0psUjd3azZ1TmExVDFYRUtGRXhyd0V3UlhJZmljdXlVNE12VmNuZFhKS0dqaVItdnNDWmVfcWtjZ29vRE5hOFdTek5YWWtBb0hJczc5bml0WFhCb0c1VDdDWHZuUVd3?oc=5) |
| Live Science | New type of depression is related to sleep, scientists report | 2026-10-20 23:01 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxObjVQSXBXSTJQSEFxeWZnNklUVUtHaHR4TnE0Rzh0bWtBaG1DcUd5SjRhSXZVN0xSak0ya3V4RXhRNmRPME96R1V1amZhSXhBNFNzUlN3WDFXVmNzdF9obVZuZnZvOHRoX0d2WU8yOVV4YTg4ai02Z2w5ejNvNUJySHoyemRtcGZJUkNSV01nTG45aDE1ckxIcnRPNWI3R1R4Q1JhRS1mc3Y5Q3ZHWUVNUWE0YW0xN2Vubjc0MlZ2Skg?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions | 2026-10-20 23:01 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQWUZWRFdidHdSeWFKdmxQaGFDVkJueUt5NUlBQl9aU29uekI5SE9SYkJZOTExTFU4NlBWQURQVms2MUxWRXl4dU5sZm9BeXRFY2pBQXdrclV1eXR5SFg0cnI0c2tmYjJObEhzMkRaeGcwVGtwcVlVV295Nk9LZWQyUmFIUmdMRlVtTmZBNlBtY3lMdDA2QmJOVUw2OFBVSEpkRm5MYmsyZkJhWHVZRFh5Tnd1SFkwYXJJZ21hUkNzVEY2SVh1QmZrQU1ZbWdJQUFVUmxOaA?oc=5) |
| ScienceAlert | Researchers Identify New 'Circadian' Subtype of Depression Affecting 1 in 4 Patients | 2026-10-20 23:01 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxQRm5UdWpVel9rLW1ibW1CYWo5cTRWZHBLeXJBNWVhOXBhVWM1RU9BTlh4ckpSUEFQd3AtOE1IcHQ0NjE3MUNMN2h4U0hwZmMxN2tmY09hcHZVUlpNRGU2UjJhTW83REpGSTJfMTdTd2ZFSkR4OFNCWTFwRnRUcjF5MFJ4ZXlfTmZERkxjMUJWZzBsV2JYZVh6QmVWQVJnN3RPTndEbUFlemdvUzA5Z3hTUw?oc=5) |

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