Study Finds Link Between, Nightmares and Depression , Among Adolescents.<br />A study published in 'Sleep Medicine' shed light on <br />the role nightmare distress plays in contributing to depressive <br />symptoms in adolescents with psychiatric disorders.<br />A study published in 'Sleep Medicine' shed light on <br />the role nightmare distress plays in contributing to depressive <br />symptoms in adolescents with psychiatric disorders.<br />PsyPost reports that the study found that <br />the frequency of nightmares in psychiatric <br />patients is higher than in the general population.<br />The researchers found that almost half <br />of adolescents with psychiatric disorders <br />reported having frequent nightmares.<br />The researchers found that almost half <br />of adolescents with psychiatric disorders <br />reported having frequent nightmares.<br />The study highlights the need to recognize and <br />address the nightmares these patients experience.<br />The results also showed that those with frequent <br />nightmares also reported having higher levels <br />of nightmare distress and depressive symptoms.<br />The results also showed that those with frequent <br />nightmares also reported having higher levels <br />of nightmare distress and depressive symptoms.<br />Understanding the role nightmare distress plays in the <br />mental well-being of adolescents could reportedly <br />provide insights for targeted interventions and treatment.<br />The researchers suggest that reducing nightmare <br />distress could provide an effective means <br />of combating depressive symptoms.<br />The researchers suggest that reducing nightmare <br />distress could provide an effective means <br />of combating depressive symptoms.<br />The study also found a difference among female adolescents who reported more frequent nightmares <br />and higher levels of both distress and depression.<br />PsyPost reports that the limitations of the study include <br />the reliance of self-reporting measures and that it was <br />conducted on a specific group of outpatient participants.<br />PsyPost reports that the limitations of the study include <br />the reliance of self-reporting measures and that it was <br />conducted on a specific group of outpatient participants.<br />Further research into the connection between nightmares, <br />distress and depressive symptoms still needs to <br />be conducted among more diverse populations
