Sleep Health
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Dark Was the Night: Sleep Alterations as Proximal Markers for Suicide Risk
Dr Geoffroy discusses recent research exploring the links between suicide and sleep disturbances.
J Clin Psychiatry 2024;85(2):24com15359
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Daily and Cumulative Sleep Duration as Predictors of Suicidal Desire and Intent: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
Both fewer hours of typical sleep and decreases in sleep in an individual night compared to one’s norm may be acute indicators of increased suicide risk.
J Clin Psychiatry. 2024;85(2):23m15164
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Risk for Suicide and Homicide Peaks at Night: Findings From the National Violent Death Reporting System, 35 States, 2003–2017
Risk for suicide and homicide is greater at night than expected based on the number of people awake at that time. Nighttime risk was greater among young adults and those intoxicated with alcohol, but not among those with a history of suicidal ideation or attempts.
J Clin Psychiatry. 2024;85(2):23m15207
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Social Media Really is a Nightmare
New research reveals a link between intense social media engagement and increased anxiety, lower peace of mind, and poor sleep quality.
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Sleep Quality in Patients With Schizophrenia in a Tertiary Care Center in Northern India
Most patients with schizophrenia suffered significantly from poor sleep quality, deleteriously impacting their daytime functioning.
Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2023;25(6):23m03564
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Why Sleep Consistency May Be More Important Than Duration
A new study highlights how sleep regularity, more than duration, significantly influences mortality risks from various health conditions.
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Why One Sleepless Night May Actually Help Improve Depression
How’s this for an unexpected finding: lack of sleep from pulling an all-nighter may actually help alleviate depression.
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Pimavanserin 34 mg at Bedtime for the Treatment of Insomnia in 6 Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Patients in this pilot study reported significantly improved sleep quality with pimavanserin.
J Clin Psychiatry 2023;84(6):23br14992
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Study Illuminates the Dark Side of Light Overexposure on Mental Health
A study from Monash University finds that excessive light overexposure, especially at night, worsens psychological health.
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