This consensus paper provides an overview of the state of the art in research on the
aetiology and treatment of nightmare disorder and outlines further perspectives on these …

The current report provides an updated review of sleep disturbance in posttraumatic stress
disorder and anxiety-related disorders. First, this review provides a summary description of …

Lucid dreaming refers to the phenomenon of becoming aware of the fact that one is
dreaming during ongoing sleep. Despite having been physiologically validated for decades …

Dreams are experiences that occur during sleep, while we are disconnected from the
environment. Thanks to recent progress in neuroimaging techniques, it is now becoming …

The importance of the amygdala as a salience detector and in emotional learning is now
well accepted. The mechanisms that regulate and inhibit the amygdala, however, are less …

Nightmares are defined as repeated occurrences of extremely dysphoric and well-
remembered dreams that usually involve subjective threats to survival, security, or physical …

Sleep disturbances and suicidal behaviour are highly prevalent phenomena, representing
with a significant burden to society. Sleep has been acknowledged as a potential biomarker …

Sleep disturbances frequently co-occur with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Insomnia
and nightmares are viewed as core symptoms of PTSD. Yet, relations between disturbed …

Nightmare disorder and recurrent isolated sleep paralysis are rapid eye movement (REM)
parasomnias that cause significant distress to those who suffer from them. Nightmare …

PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article provides a synopsis of current assessment and
treatment considerations for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related anxiety …