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Review
. 2012 Nov;30(4):1389-413.
doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2012.08.018.

Psychiatric disorders and sleep

Andrew D Krystal  1
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Review

Psychiatric disorders and sleep

Andrew D Krystal. Neurol Clin. 2012 Nov.

Abstract

There is growing experimental evidence that the relationship between psychiatric disorders and sleep is complex and includes bidirectional causation. This article provides the evidence that supports this point of view, reviewing data on sleep disturbances seen in patients with psychiatric disorders as well as data on the impact of sleep disturbances on psychiatric conditions. Although much has been learned about the psychiatric disorders-sleep relationship, additional research is needed to better understand the relationship. Such work promises to improve comprehension of these phenomena and lead to better treatment for the many patients with sleep disorders and psychiatric disorders.

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