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Relationship Between Sleep Problems and Self-Injury: A Systematic Review Publisher Pubmed



Khazaie H1 ; Zakiei A1 ; Mccall WV2 ; Noori K1 ; Rostampour M1 ; Sadeghi Bahmani D1, 3, 4, 5 ; Brand S1, 3, 5, 6, 7
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  1. 1. Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
  3. 3. Psychiatric Hospital, Center of Affective, Stress and Sleep Disorders, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
  4. 4. Departments of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
  5. 5. School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, Division of Sport Science and Psychosocial Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland

Source: Behavioral Sleep Medicine Published:2021


Abstract

Objective/Background: Previous studies suggested that sleep problems were related to non-suicidal self-injury. The current systematic review investigated more thoroughly this relationship. Methods: PubMED and Embase databases were searched. The keywords were “self-injury” OR “self-harm” OR “non-suicidal self-injury” OR “self-injurious behavior” OR “self-destructive behavior” OR “self-mutilation” AND “sleep problem” OR “sleep disturbance” OR insomnia OR nightmare OR “poor sleep quality” or “sleep disorders.” A total of 16 studies were included in the present review. Results: The pattern of results indicated that sleep problems such as short sleep duration, sleep disturbances, and poor sleep quality were associated with non-suicidal self-injury. Additionally, emotional dysregulation, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder appeared to mediate this relationship. Above all adolescents and young adults with sleep disruptions were at higher risk of non-suicidal self-injury. Conclusions:g Interventions to improve sleep quality and sleep duration might concomitantly decrease the risk of non-suicidal self-injury. © 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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