Sleep disturbances are prominent complaints of PTSD patients. Some, but not all, of the
polysomnographic studies support the occurrence of sleep disruption. The main dimensions …

Emerging evidence supports the notion of disrupted sleep as a core component of
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Effective treatments for nighttime PTSD symptoms are …

According to DSM IV criteria, sleep disturbances are incorporated in the definition of post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These include the re-experiencing symptoms (nightmares …

Disordered sleep is associated with a number of adverse health consequences and is an
integral component of many psychiatric disorders. Rates of substance use disorders (SUDs) …

Current data demonstrate a high rate of comorbidity between sleep disorders and various
psychiatric illnesses, especially mood and anxiety disorders. The disturbance of sleep …

While sleep serves important regulatory functions for mental health, sleep disturbances, in
particular insomnia, may favour a state of allostatic overload impairing brain neuroplasticity …

Standard psychiatric classification (DSM-IV-TR) traditionally attributes post-traumatic sleep
disturbance to a secondary or symptomatic feature of a primary psychiatric disorder. The …

Rapidly emerging evidence continues to describe an intimate and causal relationship
between sleep and emotional brain function. These findings are mirrored by long-standing …

Abstract Purpose of Review Sleep disturbances are core features of posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). This review aims to characterize sleep disturbances, summarize the …

Sleep disturbances are often viewed as a secondary symptom of post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), thought to resolve once PTSD has been treated. Specific screening …