Suicide risk linked to insomnia, alcohol use, study shows

Monday, December 22, 2014 - 18:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Insomnia symptoms mediate the relationship between alcohol use and suicide risk, and that this mediation is moderated by gender, a new study demonstrates for the first time. The study suggests that the targeted assessment and treatment of specific sleep problems may reduce the risk of suicide among those who use alcohol.

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