International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
25(2), P. 164 - 171
Published: Feb. 19, 2021
Psychological
burdens
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
are
likely
to
impact
sleep
negatively.
We
investigate
prevalence
and
correlates
disturbed
among
subscribers
Text4Hope
a
daily
supportive
text
message
program
launched
in
Alberta
support
residents
deal
with
stress,
anxiety,
depression.A
survey
link
was
sent
assess
demographic
clinical
variables,
including
sleep,
depression
using
third
question
on
Patient
Health
Questionnaire-9
(PHQ-9),
Perceived
Stress
Scale,
Generalised
Anxiety
Disorder
7-item
scale,
PHQ-9,
respectively.
Data
were
analysed
univariate
logistic
regression
analyses.Overall,
6041
out
32,805
completed
(18.4%
response
rate).
Prevalence
77.8%.
Subscribers
aged
41-60
years
twice
as
present
disturbance
compared
individuals
≤25
(OR
1.89,
95%
CI:
1.27-2.81).
Individuals
moderate/high
anxiety
stress
symptoms
those
passive
death
wish/suicidal
ideation
had
higher
probability
for
[(OR
4.05,
3.33-4.93),
2.42,
1.99-2.94),
2.39,
1.69-3.38)],
respectively.As
continues,
more
Canadians
develop
problems,
an
important
consideration
planning
mental
health
services.KEY
POINTSThis
is
first
study
examine
rates
large
sample
(n
=
6041)
during
pandemic.Prevalence
high
at
77.8%.Individuals
1.27-2.81).Individuals
symptoms,
suicidal
ideation/thoughts
self-harm
likelihood
developing
disturbance,
lacking
these
3.33-4.93)
1.98-2.94)],
fear
multiple
waves,
provision
services.
Biological Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
91(3), P. 313 - 327
Published: Sept. 9, 2021
Suicide
is
a
leading
cause
of
death
worldwide,
and
nonfatal
suicide
attempts,
which
occur
far
more
frequently,
are
major
source
disability
social
economic
burden.
Both
have
substantial
genetic
etiology,
partially
shared
distinct
from
that
related
psychiatric
disorders.
Asia-Pacific Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(3)
Published: Feb. 18, 2021
An
increased
risk
of
suicide
has
been
reported
for
psychiatric
patients.
In
several
world
regions,
an
underlying
disorder
is
in
up
to
90%
people
who
die
from
suicide,
though
this
rate
seems
be
considerably
lower
low-
and
middle-income
countries.
Major
conditions
associated
with
suicidality
are
mood
disorders,
alcohol
substance
use
borderline
personality
disorder,
schizophrenia.
Comorbidity
between
different
disorders
frequently
a
higher
risk.
A
history
attempts,
feelings
hopelessness,
impulsivity
aggression,
adverse
childhood
experiences,
severe
psychopathology,
somatic
common
factors
among
Stressful
life
events
interpersonal
problems,
including
violence,
often
triggers.
comprehensive
repeated
assessment
represents
the
first
step
effective
prevention.
Particular
attention
should
paid
during
after
hospitalization,
days
weeks
discharge
representing
most
critical
period.
Pharmacological
treatment
schizophrenia
shown
have
anti-suicidal
effect.
significant
reduction
suicidal
thoughts
behavior
cognitive
behavioral
therapy
dialectical
therapy.
Brief
interventions,
psychoeducation
follow-ups,
decrease
deaths.
Further
development
prevention
patients
will
require
better
understanding
additional
protective
factors,
such
as
role
person's
decision-making
capacity
social
support,
spiritual
religious
gap
mental
health
care.
Neuropsychobiology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
81(2), P. 85 - 97
Published: Sept. 2, 2021
Sleep
disorders
and
nightmares
are
core
symptoms
of
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD).
The
relationship
seems
to
be
bidirectional,
persistent
disturbed
sleep
may
influence
the
course
disorder.
With
regard
quality,
insomnia
nocturnal
anxiety
symptoms,
as
well
stressful
dreams,
most
prominent
symptoms.
Polysomnographic
measurements
reveal
alterations
architecture
fragmentation
rapid
eye
movement
sleep.
In
addition,
disorders,
such
sleep-related
breathing
parasomnias
frequent
comorbid
conditions.
complex
etiology
symptomatology
trauma-related
with
psychiatric
comorbidity
require
application
multimodal
treatment
concepts,
including
psychological
pharmacological
interventions.
However,
there
is
little
empirical
evidence
on
effectiveness
long-term
drug
for
nightmares.
For
nondrug
interventions,
challenges
arise
from
current
lack
PTSD-treatment
concepts
integrating
sleep-
trauma-focused
therapies.
Effective
therapy
disturbances
consequently
also
improve
well-being
during
day
probably
even
PTSD.
Whether
early
interventions
exert
a
preventive
effect
development
PTSD
remains
clarified
in
future
studies.
Development and Psychopathology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
33(5), P. 1701 - 1721
Published: Dec. 1, 2021
Abstract
Suicidal
thoughts
and
behaviors
(STBs)
are
major
public
health
concerns
among
adolescents,
research
is
needed
to
identify
how
risk
conferred
over
the
short
term
(hours
days).
Sleep
problems
may
be
associated
with
elevated
for
STBs,
but
less
known
about
this
link
in
youth
time
periods.
The
current
study
utilized
a
multimodal
real-time
monitoring
approach
examine
association
between
sleep
(via
daily
diary
actigraphy)
next-day
suicidal
thinking
48
adolescents
history
of
STBs
during
month
following
discharge
from
acute
psychiatric
care.
Results
indicated
that
specific
indices
assessed
via
(i.e.,
greater
onset
latency,
nightmares,
ruminative
before
sleep)
predicted
thinking.
These
effects
were
significant
even
when
sadness
baseline
depression
included
models.
Moreover,
several
associations
daily-level
moderated
by
person-level
measures
construct.
In
contrast,
objectively
either
not
related
or
opposite
direction
hypothesized.
Together,
these
findings
provide
some
support
as
short-term
factor
high-risk
adolescents.
Journal of Psychopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Hypnotics
have
been
linked
to
suicidal
behaviors.
While
existing
evidence
has
established
findings
of
associations,
more
knowledge
is
needed
regarding
benzodiazepine
(BZD)
and
non-benzodiazepine
(n-BZD)
hypnotics.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Previous
studies
have
yielded
conflicting
findings
regarding
the
relationship
between
use
of
sleep-related
drugs
(SRDU)
and
suicidal
behaviors.
This
population-based
study
aimed
to
analyze
associations
SRDU
Additionally,
we
examined
specific
conditional
behaviors,
providing
insights
into
impact
on
progression
The
was
conducted
among
community
residents
aged
18
older
using
a
cross-sectional
design,
analyzing
21,376
participants.
Data
SRDU,
ideation,
plans,
attempts
were
collected.
Participants
categorized
general
individuals
without
behaviors
(GNS),
ideators
plan
or
attempt
(SINPA),
with
but
no
(SIP),
who
attempted
suicide
(SA).
Insomnia,
sleep
apnea,
rapid
eye
movement
behavior
disorder
(RBD),
narcolepsy
assessed
Athens
Insomnia
Scale,
Berlin
Questionnaire,
Rapid
Eye
Movement
Sleep
Behavior
Disorder
Ullanlinna
Narcolepsy
respectively.
After
adjusting
for
sociodemographic
variables,
insomnia,
RBD,
narcolepsy,
showed
positive
association
ideation
(OR
=
3.02),
plans
4.78),
6.40;
all
p
<
0.001).
Compared
GNS,
after
controlling
same
associated
SINPA
2.46),
SIP
5.11),
SA
6.93;
0.001)
However,
significant
differences
in
found
SINPA,
SIP,
(all
>
0.05).
confirms
that
is
positively
attempts,
even
accounting
risk
factors
narcolepsy.
Nonetheless,
does
not
appear
influence
from
attempt.
Brain Research Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
185, P. 140 - 161
Published: May 10, 2022
Sleep
disorders
are
widespread
in
society
and
prevalent
military
personnel
Veterans.
Disturbances
of
sleep
arousal
mechanisms
common
neuropsychiatric
such
as
schizophrenia,
post-traumatic
stress
disorder,
anxiety
affective
disorders,
traumatic
brain
injury,
dementia,
substance
use
disorders.
disturbances
exacerbate
suicidal
ideation,
a
major
concern
for
Veterans
the
general
population.
These
impair
quality
life,
affect
interpersonal
relationships,
reduce
work
productivity,
clinical
features
other
recovery.
Thus,
approaches
to
improve
modulate
needed.
Basic
science
research
on
circuitry
controlling
led
recent
approval
new
drugs
targeting
orexin/hypocretin
histamine
systems,
complementing
existing
which
GABAA
receptors
monoaminergic
systems.
Non-invasive
stimulation
techniques
safe
show
potential
but
require
further
development
be
widely
applicable.
Invasive
viral
vector
deep
also
their
infancy
may
used
severe
neurological
psychiatric
conditions.
Behavioral,
pharmacological,
non-invasive
cell-specific
invasive
covered
here
suggest
selectively
influence
arousal,
initiation,
maintenance
or
sleep-stage
specific
phenomena
spindles
slow
wave
activity.
manipulations
can
positively
impact
treatment
wide
range
by
promoting
restorative
effects
memory
consolidation,
clearance
toxic
metabolites,
metabolism,
immune
function
decreasing
hyperarousal.