Consequences of insomnia and its therapies
Benca, R.M.
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 62(Suppl): 33-38
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-6689 PMID: 11388589 Document Number: 527627
Insomnia has a number of clinically significant associations. In particular, patients with chronic insomnia have higher rates of psychiatric and medical illnesses, and insomnia is an important risk factor in the development of depression. Insomniacs also have higher rates of health care utilization and reduced quality of life. This article reviews important clinical correlates of insomnia and evidence for possible causal relationships between sleep and health.