"Mental Fatigue" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A condition of low alertness or cognitive impairment, usually associated with prolonged mental activities or stress.
| Descriptor ID |
D005222
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C23.888.369.500 F01.145.126.937
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Mental Fatigue" by people in Profiles.
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A compromise circadian phase position for permanent night work improves mood, fatigue, and performance. Sleep. 2009 Nov; 32(11):1481-9.
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Light treatment for NASA shiftworkers. Chronobiol Int. 1995 Apr; 12(2):141-51.