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Rebecca A. Bernert

Researcher at Stanford University

Publications -  42
Citations -  3069

Rebecca A. Bernert is an academic researcher from Stanford University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Poison control & Suicidal ideation. The author has an hindex of 23, co-authored 38 publications receiving 2450 citations. Previous affiliations of Rebecca A. Bernert include Veterans Health Administration & Florida State University.

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Sleep disturbances as an evidence-based suicide risk factor.

TL;DR: Comparisons of reports representing original investigations focused on sleep disturbances and suicide outcomes indicate preliminary, converging evidence for sleep disturbances as an empirical risk factor for suicidal behaviors, while highlighting important, future directions for increased investigation.
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Suicidality and sleep disturbances.

TL;DR: Although insomnia and nightmares were significantly associated with depressive and suicidal symptoms, after controlling for additional variables, such as depression and sex, only nightmares remained associated with suicidality.
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CBT for Insomnia in Patients with High and Low Depressive Symptom Severity: Adherence and Clinical Outcomes

TL;DR: It is suggested that pre- to post CBTI improvements in insomnia symptoms, perceived energy, productivity, self-esteem, and other aspects of well-being were similar among patients with and without elevation in depressive symptom severity.
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Association of Poor Subjective Sleep Quality With Risk for Death by Suicide During a 10-Year Period: A Longitudinal, Population-Based Study of Late Life

TL;DR: Poor subjective sleep quality is associated with increased risk for death by suicide 10 years later, even after adjustment for depressive symptoms, and appears to confer considerable risk, independent of depressed mood, for the most severe suicidal behaviors.