Mathias Basner, MD, PhD, MSc

Insomnia is a risk factor for suicide, and suicide risk is highest at night. Read this report to learn if this nocturnal risk is affected by other variables such...

Acute sleep deprivation is one of the most rapid antidepressant interventions known; however, its benefits are usually short-lived. This meta-analysis synthesizes the existing data on acute sleep deprivation in...

Insomnia and nightmares have been shown to increase the risk for suicidal ideation and suicide. Could simply being awake at night be a risk factor as well? Perlis et...