Study Finds Link Between Nightmares and Depression Among Adolescents

Study Finds Link Between, Nightmares and Depression , Among Adolescents.
A study published in 'Sleep Medicine' shed light on
the role nightmare distress plays in contributing to depressive
symptoms in adolescents with psychiatric disorders.
A study published in 'Sleep Medicine' shed light on
the role nightmare distress plays in contributing to depressive
symptoms in adolescents with psychiatric disorders.
PsyPost reports that the study found that
the frequency of nightmares in psychiatric
patients is higher than in the general population.
The researchers found that almost half
of adolescents with psychiatric disorders
reported having frequent nightmares.
The researchers found that almost half
of adolescents with psychiatric disorders
reported having frequent nightmares.
The study highlights the need to recognize and
address the nightmares these patients experience.
The results also showed that those with frequent
nightmares also reported having higher levels
of nightmare distress and depressive symptoms.
The results also showed that those with frequent
nightmares also reported having higher levels
of nightmare distress and depressive symptoms.
Understanding the role nightmare distress plays in the
mental well-being of adolescents could reportedly
provide insights for targeted interventions and treatment.
The researchers suggest that reducing nightmare
distress could provide an effective means
of combating depressive symptoms.
The researchers suggest that reducing nightmare
distress could provide an effective means
of combating depressive symptoms.
The study also found a difference among female adolescents who reported more frequent nightmares
and higher levels of both distress and depression.
PsyPost reports that the limitations of the study include
the reliance of self-reporting measures and that it was
conducted on a specific group of outpatient participants.
PsyPost reports that the limitations of the study include
the reliance of self-reporting measures and that it was
conducted on a specific group of outpatient participants.
Further research into the connection between nightmares,
distress and depressive symptoms still needs to
be conducted among more diverse populations