Suicide and the health risks of lack of sleep

2017

(For resources, this is the publication date. For programs, this is the date posted.)

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Article/Chapter
Nadorff MR.
Injury Control Research Center for Suicide Prevention (ICRC-S)

This short article discusses the importance of getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night. This can help prevent impulsivity, low frustration tolerance and increased aggression as well as suicide and suicidal behavior.