Sleep Disturbances and Suicidality in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Overview of the Literature

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-431951
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.43195

Weber, Franziska C.

; Norra, Christine ; Wetter, Thomas C.

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Abstract

A causal relationship between sleep disturbances and suicidal behavior has been previously reported. Insomnia and nightmares are considered as hallmarks of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition, patients with PTSD have an increased risk for suicidality. The present article gives an overview about the existing literature on the relationship between sleep disturbances and suicidality in ...