According to a research abstract that will be presented on Tuesday, June 9, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, self-reported nightmares among patients seeking emergency psychiatric evaluation uniquely predicted elevated suicidal symptoms.
Results indicate that severe nightmares were independently associated with elevated suicidal symptoms after accounting for the influence of depression, whereas symptoms of insomnia were not. These findings suggest that nightmares stand alone as a suicide risk factor.
Can Nightmares Bring Good To Us?
Ever wondered why you've that recurring dream about being chased or ending up back in the classroom at school?
Ever wondered why you've that recurring dream about being chased or ending up back in the classroom at school?
According to principal investigator, Rebecca Bernert, doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Florida State University, findings of the study emphasize the need for a more thorough assessment of sleep among acutely-ill patients, as it may be an important opportunity for intervention.
"Sleep disturbances, especially nightmares, appear to be an acute warning sign and risk factor for suicide," said Bernert. "Given that poor sleep is amenable to treatment, and less stigmatized than depression and suicide, our findings could impact standardized suicide risk assessment and prevention efforts."
Nightmare Sufferers Three Times More Likely To Attempt Suicide
A new study from Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden has found that people who have nightmares following a suicide attempt face a greater risk of attempting it again.
A new study from Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden has found that people who have nightmares following a suicide attempt face a greater risk of attempting it again.
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Children's Television Giving Its Little Viewers Nightmares!
Children's television shows like Ben 10, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers are so violent that they give millions of under-sevens nightmares, claims a new poll.
Children's television shows like Ben 10, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers are so violent that they give millions of under-sevens nightmares, claims a new poll.
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Sleep Problems In Children Might Affect Later Executive Functioning
According to a new study, childhood sleep problems that persist through adolescence may adversely affect cognitive abilities.
According to a new study, childhood sleep problems that persist through adolescence may adversely affect cognitive abilities.
