Does the full moon really affect how you sleep, feel, or function? 🌕 For centuries, people have linked the full moon to changes in mood, sleep, and behavior. While science doesn’t fully support every claim, research does show why the full moon can feel influential — from sleep disruption to the power of expectation and environment. If you’ve ever wondered how the full moon might affect your physical and mental well-being, comment "MOON" for a science-backed breakdown of what we know (and what we don’t). Before you read it, we reviewed it. Post Medically Reviewed By: Bethany Juby, PsyD Post Review Date: 1/27/2025 Source: Rebecca Joy Stanborough, MFA (2025, June 24). How Does a Full Moon Affect Our Physical and Mental Well-Being? Healthline. healthline.com/health/full-moon-effects #healthline #fullmoon #sleephealth #mentalwellbeing #sciencebased