Melatonin use and the risk of self-harm and unintentional injuries in youths with and without psychiatric disorders.
Marica LeoneRalf Kuja-HalkolaTyra LagerbergJohan BjurebergAgnieszka ButwickaZheng ChangHenrik LarssonBrian M D'OnofrioAmy LevalSarah E BergenPublished in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2023)
Decreased risk of intentional self-harm was observed following melatonin-treatment initiation among females with depression and anxiety, suggesting that sleep interventions could be considered in an effort to reduce risk of self-harm in this population.
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