TABLE 1.

Insomnia and its implications in depression

RESEARCH FINDINGS	RECOMMENDATIONS
Depression can present as insomnia	Screen patients for depression
Insomnia can increase risk of suicide	Screen patients with insomnia for depression and suicidal thinking
Insomnia is a risk factor for subsequent development for depression	Periodic follow up and screening for depression
Insomnia is an indicator for relapse in patients treated for depression	Evaluate patients for depression if insomnia develops