Reply #2: Sleep problems linked to suicide

[steven johnson]

It's even more important than that.

The reason for the link is unclear
Adults who suffer chronic sleep problems may be more likely to try to commit suicide, US research suggests.
Doctors are being warned to be vigilant if a patient reports disturbed sleep - even if they have no history of mental health problems.
The more types of sleep disturbances people had, the more likely they were to have thoughts of killing themselves, or actually try to do so.
The study will be presented at a World Psychiatric Association meeting.
This study reinforces the fact that good sleep is vital for good physical, mental and emotional health


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7972646.stm