SCHIZOPHRENIC DREAMS: A Brief Description of Sleep Disturbances in Schizophrenia
S. Jesus Magueta, A. L. Costa, G. Simões, A. I. Gomes, C. Madaíl Grego, P. Garrido

TL;DR
The paper explores how sleep disturbances are common in schizophrenia and affect patients' health and outcomes.
Contribution
It highlights the importance of addressing sleep issues in schizophrenia management.
Findings
Sleep disturbances are present in about 80% of schizophrenia patients.
Improving sleep quality could lead to better health outcomes for these patients.
Abstract
Shakespeare wrote that “We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” Sleep is a fundamental part of our being, so much so, humans tend to spend one third of their lives in this immobile and vulnerable state. Disorders of sleep have been the target of much scientific curiosity and investigation, with inumerous articles, reports and books dedicated to the theme. The bidirectional relationship between psychiatric disorders and those of sleep is also well described. Schizophrenia is a heterogenous psychiatric disorder which is often associated with sleep disturbances of various kinds. The authors aim to briefly explore the relationship between schizophrenia and sleep disturbances. Potential underlying mechanisms and risk factors, as well as therapeutic interventions will be addressed. The authors conducted a brief non-structured narrative…
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TopicsSleep and Wakefulness Research
