insomnia ↔ psychiatric disorder

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Insomnia is strongly linked to psychiatric disorders, as evidenced by the fact that 40% of individuals diagnosed with insomnia also suffer from a psychiatric disorder [1], [2], [3]. Furthermore, a history of insomnia is associated with an increased risk of developing specific psychiatric conditions like depression [4], and the presence of insomnia often dictates the clinical management and medication choice for psychiatric disorders [5].

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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 5 facts

measurementForty percent of individuals diagnosed with insomnia also have a psychiatric disorder, according to a population-based study.

claimThe choice of medication for a psychiatric disorder should be influenced by the nature of the patient's sleep complaint, such as using sedating antidepressants at night for insomnia or alerting antidepressants for excessive daytime sleepiness.

measurementForty percent of individuals diagnosed with insomnia also have a psychiatric disorder.

measurementThe adjusted odds of developing a psychiatric disorder following a history of insomnia were highest for depression, with an odds ratio of 3.95 (95% CI, 2.2–7.0).

measurementIn a population-based study, 40 percent of individuals diagnosed with insomnia also have a psychiatric disorder, according to Ford and Kamerow (1989).