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The role of pre-sleep arousal in the connection between insomnia and suicide risk

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Insomnia is a risk factor for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The present study examined the role of pre-sleep arousal in this association. Seventy-eight adults (Mage = 24.28, 56% had recent history of suicidal thoughts and behaviors) attended two lab visits over four consecutive days. We tested if generally experienced self-reported pre-sleep arousal explained the association between self-report insomnia symptoms experienced over the past two weeks and past week-suicidal ideation. Results indicated full mediation for pre-sleep cognitive arousal, but not somatic arousal. Pre-sleep cognitive arousal could be a key variable linking insomnia symptoms to suicide risk.

Source: Death Studies

DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2021.1964109

Authors: Jeremy L. Grove, Steven E. Carlson, Kimberly A. Parkhurst, Timothy W. Smith

Institutions: Duke Medical Center, University of Utah

Language: English

Topic: Sleep and related disorders

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health