Sleep reactivity as a vulnerability to posttraumatic stress disorder: Identifying patients at risk of acute insomnia within the immediate aftermath of trauma.

Puntos clave

• Highly reactive sleepers demonstrate increased vulnerability to acute insomnia after trauma, leading to potential PTSD.
• Longitudinal analysis reveals that trauma significantly influences insomnia risk among reactive sleepers.
• Assessment of sleep reactivity among individuals exposed to trauma highlights the need for early intervention strategies.
• Early identification of sleep reactivity may improve outcomes for individuals at risk of PTSD after traumatic events.