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By Judith A. Owens, MD, MPH Anyone involved in sleep medicine and in treating children and adolescents with insomnia has inevitably encountered melatonin as the “drug of choice” for families over the past 10 years, often administered without input or supervision from a [...]
By the Coding and Reimbursement Advisory Committee Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line, evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia. Unlike pharmacological approaches, CBT-I focuses on identifying and modifying the thoughts and behaviors that perpetuate sleep difficulties. It has been shown to [...]
DARIEN, IL — New research among older adults with sleep apnea reveals that verbal memory performance is significantly worse in women — but not in men — who also have insomnia. Results show that older adults with comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea — [...]
Speaker Mojdeh Heavner, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM, FCCP Tired of the same old approach to insomnia treatment? It’s time to rethink pharmacotherapy. In this high-impact webinar, you’ll get the latest updates on traditional and emerging insomnia medications—from benzodiazepines and Z-drugs to melatonin [...]
Speaker Carla York, PsyD, ABPP, DBSM Struggling to bridge the gap between evidence-based insomnia treatments and real-world patient care? This interactive webinar delivers actionable strategies to integrate CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) into your practice. Led by Dr. Carla York, a leading [...]
Speaker Andrew Krystal, MD, MS Seeing patients with sleep issues is rarely straightforward—especially when psychiatric symptoms are in the mix. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions often masquerade as sleep disorders (or vice versa), creating complex clinical puzzles that can [...]
DARIEN, IL - To drive awareness of chronic insomnia and its treatments, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, in collaboration with the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, will hold the 12th annual Insomnia Awareness Night on Friday, June 20, 2025 — the shortest [...]
This grand round lecture will feature David Kalmbach, PhD, and treating pregnant women with perinatal insomnia and rumination through digitally-delivered CBT-I. Learners should attend the seminar series to understand practice and sleep health gaps, and how the AASM Foundation-funded work addressed those gaps through [...]
On Oct. 28, 2024, Neurovalens announced it launched its first product, Modius Sleep, an FDA-cleared, physician-prescribed medical device intended to treat chronic insomnia in adults. About Modius Sleep Modius Sleep is a portable, battery-operated neurostimulation device worn on the head for 30 minutes each [...]
Insomnia continues to be a common sleep disorder affecting ~10% of adults, with ~20% experiencing occasional insomnia. It is often a chronic condition with a 40% persistence rate over a 5-year period. Members of the Emerging Technology Committee share non-pharmacologic treatments for insomnia. [...]
Webinar Registration: The Technology Tuck In: Insomnia Treatments NOVEMBER 1 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST View event Members only event
By Shalini Paruthi, MD, FAASM; Steven Holfinger, MD, MS; Sachin Shah, MD, MS; Evin Jerkins, DO; Christine Won, MD; Sharon Schutte-Rodin, MD, FAASM; on behalf of the AASM Emerging Technology Committee Keeping up with diverse and numerous insomnia-related devices and products can be challenging [...]
Season 6 | Episode 18 DRS. LEISHA CUDDIHY, SARA NOWAKOWSKI, AND MICHAEL GRANDNER, GUESTS We have long known about the bi-directional relationship between anxiety and insomnia, and traditionally we’ve been taught that treating anxiety will treat insomnia. Since that time, more data have [...]
On Aug. 8, 2024, Big Health announced it received FDA clearance for its digital therapeutic, SleepioRx, for the treatment of chronic insomnia as an adjunct to usual care in adults. About SleepioRx SleepioRx is a prescription device that delivers cognitive behavioral therapy for [...]
Season 6 | Episode 14 DRS. SHALINI PARUTHI AND SACHIN SHAH, GUESTS As technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, the subset of sleep-related technology continues to expand. The AASM Emerging Technology committee continues to assess both clinical and consumer sleep [...]
Insomnia Toolkit for Clinicians Insomnia disorder is associated with substantial burden that impacts patients, providers, payers, health systems, and society at large. As a foundational step toward improving access to high-quality insomnia care, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) convened key stakeholders [...]
DARIEN, IL – In a new survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 12% of Americans said they have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia. Thursday, June 20, is the 11th annual Insomnia Awareness Night, held by the American Academy of Sleep [...]
Summary Somnio Insomnia Therapy is an online, self-directed, 8-session course focused on improving the user’s sleep pattern and sleep environment, identifying and adjusting lifestyle habits, learning to recognize and change negative beliefs and thoughts, reinforcing positive beliefs and thoughts, and learning techniques that help [...]
Season 6 | Episode 5 DR. CHRIS BOJRAB, GUEST We know that CBT-I is the gold standard treatment for insomnia, but it remains inaccessible for many due to cost or the limited availability of trained professionals. For patients with comorbid mental health disorders, [...]
Sachin Shah, MD, MS; Sharon Schutte-Rodin, MD, DABSM, FAASM; Shalini Paruthi, M.D.; Ambrose Chiang, MD, FAASM; Makayla Cordoza, PhD, RN, CCRN-K; Kevin Gipson, MD; Evin Jerkins, DO; Eric J. Olson, MD on behalf of the AASM Emerging Technology Committee The AASM recommends clinicians use [...]
Neurovalens announced Oct. 31 it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Modius Sleep device intended to treat chronic insomnia. By delivering a small and safe electrical pulse to the head for 30 minutes before bed, Modius Sleep is designed to improve insomnia. [...]
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 16 DREAM-IT: Insomnia Management in Adolescents Dr. Maureen Elizabeth McQuillan and Dr. Sarah Morsbach Honaker, GUESTS As students go back to school, many adolescents will have to advance their sleep phase in order to start classes early [...]
DARIEN, IL - More than half of Americans “always” or “often” have trouble falling asleep (54%) or staying asleep (53%), according to a new survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. On Wednesday, June 21, the “shortest night of the year,” the AASM will hold [...]
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 4 Comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) Dr. Alexander Sweetman, GUEST An article published in ERJ Open Research demonstrates that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) consolidates sleep periods and promotes a 15% decrease in OSA severity [...]
DARIEN, IL – Nearly 3 in 10 Americans (28%) say insomnia has a negative impact on their daily lives, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). On Tuesday, June 21, the “shortest night of the year,” the AASM [...]
On Jan. 10, 2022, Idorsia announced that the FDA approved QUVIVIQ (daridorexant) 25 mg and 50 mg for the treatment of adult patients with insomnia, characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance. About QUVIVIQ QUVIVIQ is a prescription medication indicated for [...]
By Jack Edinger, PhD, Chair, Behavioral and Psychological Treatments for Insomnia Guideline Task Force Chronic insomnia disorder is a widespread and debilitating condition that affects quality of life, daytime functioning, mental and physical health, and health care utilization for millions worldwide. The International Classification [...]
June 22 observance will drive attention to symptoms and consequences of chronic insomnia DARIEN, Ill. –The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine are working to raise awareness of one of the most common sleep problems with Insomnia Awareness [...]
Stressful days and sleepless nights leave many people searching for a quick solution to their sleep troubles – is melatonin the answer? As the coronavirus pandemic enters its second year, stress and anxiety are leaving many American adults struggling to get sufficient, quality [...]
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has published a new clinical practice guideline establishing recommendations for the use of behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults. The guideline includes one strong recommendation — which is one that clinicians [...]
DARIEN, IL – A study found a significant increase in the number of online search queries for “insomnia” between April and May 2020, when governments across the U.S. and around the world implemented stay-at-home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Results show there [...]
DARIEN, IL – Weighted blankets are a safe and effective intervention in the treatment of insomnia, according to Swedish researchers who found that insomnia patients with psychiatric disorders experienced reduced insomnia severity, improved sleep and less daytime sleepiness when sleeping with a weighted chain [...]