Year: 2017 Source: Current Opinion in Psychology. (2018). 22: 59-62. doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2017.08.022 SIEC No: 20170477

Highlights

Nightmares have been shown to be independently associated with suicidal behavior.

Nightmares respond well to both psychological and pharmacological treatments.

Emerging literature suggests that treating nightmares may reduce suicide risk.

Nightmares should be considered in judging suicide risk.