Hyperarousal and Insomnia in Survivors of Cancer

ConclusionsHyperarousal is associated with psychological appraisal of insomnia rather than reported sleep pattern. Younger age and longer duration of insomnia are associated with trait hyperarousal. These findings suggest targeting trait hyperarousal with amplified psychological treatment may lead to more personalized, effective treatment for insomnia.
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research