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23 12, 2014

Study links insomnia to alcohol-related suicide risk

2014-12-23T00:00:00-06:00December 23rd, 2014|Research|

A study in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is the first to demonstrate that insomnia symptoms mediate the relationship between alcohol use and suicide risk, and that this mediation is moderated by gender. According to the authors, insomnia symptoms may present a treatment target to reduce suicide risk among those who use alcohol.

22 12, 2014

Study links suicide risk with insomnia, alcohol use

2018-03-09T19:28:17-06:00December 22nd, 2014|Press Releases|

A new study is the first to show that insomnia symptoms mediate the relationship between alcohol use and suicide risk, and that this mediation is moderated by gender. The study suggests that the targeted assessment and treatment of specific sleep problems may reduce the risk of suicide among those who use alcohol.

31 10, 2014

Study links insomnia to increased risk of motor vehicle deaths

2014-10-31T00:00:00-05:00October 31st, 2014|Research|

A study in the November issue of SLEEP suggests that insomnia is a major contributor to deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes and other unintentional fatal injuries. The results underscore the importance of healthy sleep for public health and safety, notes the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project. 

24 09, 2014

Spotlight on insomnia sessions at the PA/NP Course

2014-09-24T00:00:00-05:00September 24th, 2014|Professional Development|

The Sleep Disorders for the PA/NP course is less than a month away. Register today for the opportunity to gain vital information on an assortment of topics. The insomnia portion of the course will offer sessions such as “Taking a History and Making a Diagnosis” and “Insomnia: Behavioral Therapy”. Don’t let this advanced course pass you by; register today to further your understanding of sleep medicine and refine your ability to effectively treat, diagnose and manage sleep disorders.

21 08, 2014

Psychiatric News examines changes to insomnia diagnoses in ICSD-3

2014-08-21T00:00:00-05:00August 21st, 2014|Professional Development|

An article published recently in Psychiatric News takes a closer look at the changes to the insomnia diagnoses in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition. Dr. Michael Sateia, ICSD-3 Editor, explains why the new manual collapses previous insomnia diagnoses into a single chronic insomnia disorder diagnosis with a separate diagnosis for short-term insomnia.

2 04, 2014

Insomnia may blunt perception of facial emotions

2014-04-02T00:00:00-05:00April 2nd, 2014|Professional Development|

Chronic insomnia is associated with reduced ratings of emotion intensity for face expressions, according to a study in the April issue of SLEEP. Patients with insomnia rated expressions displaying sadness and fear as significantly less emotionally intense than healthy good sleepers.

6 03, 2014

Insomnia Awareness Day is Monday, March 10

2024-08-12T15:37:44-05:00March 6th, 2014|Professional Development|

The AASM has declared that Monday, March 10, 2014, is Insomnia Awareness Day. As many as 10 percent of adults have a chronic insomnia disorder, which is associated with increased risks for depression and hypertension, as well as impaired daytime alertness, mood, memory and performance.

3 03, 2014

Saving daylight, losing sleep: Insomnia Awareness Day is March 10

2017-08-17T15:57:53-05:00March 3rd, 2014|Press Releases|

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is declaring Insomnia Awareness Day on Monday, March 10, reminding those who suffer from chronic insomnia that help is available from the sleep team at a local AASM accredited sleep center. As many as 10 percent of adults have a chronic insomnia disorder, which involves ongoing difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or regularly waking up earlier than desired, despite an adequate opportunity for sleep. Complications of persistent insomnia include increased risks for depression and hypertension. Effective treatment options include cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI), which can significantly improve overall well-being and quality of life.
 
 

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