Insomnia In Parents Can Result In Sleep Problems, Suicidal Behavior Among Their Offspring

A history of chronic insomnia in parents is not only associated with elevated risk for insomnia but also with elevated risks for use of hypnotics, psychopathology and suicidal behavior in adolescent offspring, according to a research abstract presented at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).

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Filed under: Sleep / Sleep Disorders on June 19th, 2008