Fear of sleep in first responders: associations with trauma types, psychopathology, and sleep disturbances.
Anthony N ReffiDavid A KalmbachPhilip ChengPeter TappendenJennifer ValentineChristopher L DrakeWilfred R PigeonScott M PickettMichelle M LillyPublished in: Sleep advances : a journal of the Sleep Research Society (2023)
Fear of sleep is a clinically relevant construct in first responders that is associated with a broad range of psychopathology symptoms and is most severe among those with cooccurring PTSD and insomnia. Fear of sleep may merit targeted treatment in first responders. This paper is part of the Sleep and Circadian Health in the Justice System Collection.