Getting a good night ' s sleep can potentially save a young adult ' s life
Getting a good night's sleep can potentially save a young adult's life
Research by sleep scientists in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson ' s Department of Psychiatry shows a correlation between poor sleep and suicide risk in college-aged adults.
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Department of Psychiatryjlmanser@email.arizona.edu520-270-3213A study led by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson identified a link between sleep problems and suicidal thoughts and behaviors that may help reduce suicide risk in young adults.In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported suicide was the second leading cause of death among individuals ages 10-14 and 25-34, accounting for more than 9,000 deaths. Suicide also was the third leading cause of death among individuals ages 15-24, accounting for more than 6,000 deaths." Suicide is a difficult problem because it emerges from complex interactions between many, many different factors. Disrupted sleep is one such factor, " said the study ' s lead author, Andrew Tubbs, a medical student researcher in the Department of Psychiatry ' s Sleep and Health Research Program. " Our research shows poor sleep is linked with suicidal ideation, attempts and deaths among college students. Ho...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research
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