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Differentiation Across Bipolar Disorder and MDD by Whole-Night Polysomnographic Findings
Original Research

August 14, 2024

PSG-measured sleep abnormalities, such as reduced REM latency, may be a diagnostic differentiating factor between MDD and bipolar disorder.
Meihong Xiu, Wenxin Li, Yu Lan, et al
New Research Highlights Sleep Deprivation Risks
news

August 12, 2024

Sleep deprivation appears to have links to anxiety, depression, and exacerbation of some mental disorders.
Chronic Smartphone Use Linked to Teen Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia
news

August 7, 2024

Two new studies from King’s College London link problematic smartphone use (PSU) in teens to increased anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Weekly Mind Reader: Sleep and Substance Use Disorders
news

August 2, 2024

This week features a look at substance use disorders, how aerobics might alleviate ED, and news about a potential Alzheimer’s blood test.
JCP
Sleep Disturbances and Perceived Stress in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Original Research

July 31, 2024

Higher stress was associated with more severe insomnia, and vice versa, both at treatment intake and over the course of treatment, regardless of primary substance.
Martin Hochheimer, Jennifer D. Ellis, Brion Maher, et al
Nighttime Screen Use Tied to Teen Nightmares
news

July 26, 2024

A new national study links bedtime screen use in adolescents to shorter sleep and more sleep disturbances.

Recent JCP Articles on Sleep

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Pimavanserin for Insomnia in Veterans With PTSD
Brief Report

November 6, 2023

Patients in this pilot study reported significantly improved sleep quality with pimavanserin.
Melissa B. Jones, Ritwick Agrawal, Amir Sharafkhaneh, et al
JCP
Lemborexant and Daridorexant in Insomnia: NNT, NNH, and LHH
Original Research

October 2, 2023

This study examined whether differences existed between lemborexant and daridorexant in number needed to treat (NNT), number needed to harm (NNH), and likelihood to be helped or harmed (LHH)...
Leslie Citrome, Timothy R. Juday, Christie Lundwall
JCP
Coprescribing of Z-Drugs and Opioids During COVID-19
Original Research

September 11, 2023

Coprescribing of nonbenzodiazepine sedative-hypnotics, or “Z-drugs,” with opioids was more common among older patients, although the odds of coprescription among patients overall decreased over the COVID-19 lockdown period.
Akhil Anand, Jeremy Weleff, Nicolas R. Thompson, et al

Recent PCC Articles on Sleep

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Sleep Quality in Patients With Schizophrenia
Original Research

December 28, 2023

Most patients with schizophrenia suffered significantly from poor sleep quality, deleteriously impacting their daytime functioning.
Neha Chaurasia, Preeti Mishra, Shobit Garg, et al
PCC
Assessment of Sleep in Medical Trainees
Original Research

September 12, 2023

This study assessed the prevalence of sleep disturbance among medical trainees during their clinical years, as well as associations with night versus day shifts, psychological stress, and fatigue.
Sana Chahine, Jad Kassem, Samira Wanna, et al
PCC
Insomnia and Time Monitoring Behavior
Original Research

May 16, 2023

Time monitoring behavior and the associated frustration it engenders may perpetuate a negative cycle of insomnia and sleep aid use
Spencer C. Dawson, Barry Krakow, Patricia L. Haynes, et al

The latest news on Sleep

Featured Sleep Research

The Weekly Mind Reader: Medical Trainees Need More Sleep
news

September 15, 2023

A new study proves what we already know -- medical trainees need more sleep.
How 'Sleep Spindles' May Help Regulate Anxiety in PTSD
news

July 27, 2023

Sleep spindles, a feature of stage 2 sleep, may help regulate anxiety in PTSD patients by enhancing sleep quality.
JCP
Lurasidone and Anxiety Symptoms in Bipolar Depression
Original Research

June 7, 2023

Lurasidone was superior to placebo at reducing anxiety in bipolar depression. Change in anxiety symptoms was predicted by sleep disturbance at baseline.
Joseph F. Goldberg, Cynthia Siu, Michael Tocco, et al
JCP
Sleep Alterations as Proximal Markers for Suicide Risk
Commentary

June 3, 2024

Dr Geoffroy discusses recent research exploring the links between suicide and sleep disturbances.
Pierre A. Geoffroy
JCP
Sleep Duration as a Predictor of Suicidal Desire and Intent: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
Original Research

June 3, 2024

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.
Megan L. Rogers, Melanie L. Bozzay
JCP
Risk for Suicide and Homicide Peaks at Night
Original Research

May 29, 2024

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...
Andrew S. Tubbs, Fabian-Xosé Fernandez, Elizabeth B. Klerman, et al
Social Media Really is a Nightmare
news

May 22, 2024

New research reveals a link between intense social media engagement and increased anxiety, lower peace of mind, and poor sleep quality.
PCC
Correlates to Improved Sleep Duration in Mania and Depression
Original Research

February 20, 2024

Sleep duration at admission and discharge and change in sleep duration during hospitalization was examined in patients experiencing a manic episode and compared to patients hospitalized for MDD during...
Raphael Golebiowski, Meghna P. Mansukhani, Bhanu Prakash Kolla
JCP
Testing for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Psychiatric Practice
Letter to the Editor

January 10, 2024

Dr Barry Krakow comments on Benca and colleagues’ recent review of sleep apnea in psychiatric practice and calls for clinicians to screen for sleep-disordered breathing at intake.
Barry Krakow

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