Suicidal Thought and Behavior in Individuals With Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is associated with an unrelenting urge to move at night, which can cause chronic sleeplessness, depression, and despondency, increasing risk of suicide. We aimed to determine frequency of suicidal ideation and behavior in RLS.

Source: Sleep Medicine - October 11, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Kiran Sai Para, Christopher A. Chow, Keerthana Nalamada, Vikramjeet M. Kakade, Priyanka Chilakamarri, Elan D. Louis, Brian B. Koo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research