Sleep Paralysis Among Higher Education Students: A Possible Role of Antidepressant and Recreational Stimulant Use.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) October 15, 2025 Gediminas Gumbis, Kristijonas Puteikis, Rūta Mameniškienė
Background and Objectives: While sleep paralysis (SP) is a well-defined disorder, its pathophysiology and causes remain elusive. We aimed to assess the prevalence of sleep paralysis among higher education students and determine factors associated with SP with a focus on psychoactive substance and medication use. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey across higher...