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On Sunday many of us will be able to enjoy an extra hour of blissful slumber in our cosy, warm beds when the clocks go back. This year, the clocks will go back an hour at 2am on Sunday, October 26, marking the end of British Summer Time.

While many of us may be rejoicing at the thought of additional sleep, this time shift can have a significant impact on our daily rhythms, mood, behaviour and overall mental health. We've spoken to the experts who have explained why this happens and offered some advice on how we can prepare for this change. So, what effect can this have on our minds and bodies?

"Our body clocks - otherwise known as circadian rhythms - are linked to a central circuit called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), which is sensitive to light and sends signals to the