Sleep Disturbances Predict Later Trauma-Related Distress: Cross Panel Investigation Amidst Violent Turmoil

摘要

ObjectiveSleep disturbances, including trouble falling and remaining asleep and recurrent nightmares, are symptoms of posttraumatic stress. A growing body of literature indicates that sleep disturbance may also convey vulnerability for the continuation of other symptoms of posttraumatic stress including fear, anxiety, and heightened arousal. However, longitudinal research, which could help understand how these relationships unfold over time, has been limited.