Hypnagogic and hypnopompic hallucinations: Considerations for clinical high-risk assessment and targets for future research.

Hypnagogic (occurring while falling asleep) and hypnopompic (occurring while waking up) hallucinations are common in the general population but can also be early signs of psychotic disorders. This paper argues that these experiences should be carefully considered in clinical high-risk assessments for psychosis, as they may help identify individuals who could benefit from early intervention. The authors suggest that these hallucinations are often overlooked or misattributed, and they propose them as important targets for future research to improve early detection and treatment of psychosis.

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Abstract

Hypnagogic and hypnopompic hallucinations: Considerations for clinical high-risk assessment and targets for future research.