Chronic Insomnia as a Risk Factor for Developing Anxiety and Depression

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Authors

Dag Neckelmann · Haukeland University Hospital

Arnstein Mykletun · University of Bergen

Abstract

Only a state-like association between insomnia and depression was found. In addition to being a state marker, insomnia may be a trait marker for individuals at risk for developing anxiety disorders. Results are consistent with insomnia being a risk factor for the development of anxiety disorders.

Topics & Keywords

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: SLEEP

Volume 30, Issue 7, pp. 873-880

DOI: 10.1093/sleep/30.7.873

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