Sleep Health

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Chronic Smartphone Use Linked to Teen Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia

August 7, 2024

Two new studies from King’s College London link problematic smartphone use (PSU) in teens to increased anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

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Weekly Mind Reader: Sleep and Substance Use Disorders

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.

Original Research

Sleep Disturbances and Perceived Stress in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

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.

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Nighttime Screen Use Tied to Teen Nightmares

July 26, 2024

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

Commentary

Sleep Alterations as Proximal Markers for Suicide Risk

June 3, 2024

Dr Geoffroy discusses recent research exploring the links between suicide and sleep disturbances.

Original Research

Sleep Duration as a Predictor of Suicidal Desire and Intent: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study

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.