Karl Doghramji, MD

Karl Doghramji, MD, FAASM, DFAPA, and Chelsie Monroe, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, conclude the discussion with advice for clinicians who treat patients with narcolepsy.

Experts on narcolepsy offer perspectives on non-pharmacologic interventions for pediatric patients with narcolepsy, including lifestyle changes.

Focusing on the case of a 9-year-old with excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden episodes of muscle weakness, the panel discusses the difficulty in diagnosing pediatric patients with narcolepsy.

Insomnia-a sleep disorder that can pose impairments far more debilitating than than problems with cognition (eg, difficulty processing, unclear thinking).

When assessing a sleep-related problem in a psychiatric patient, investigating all possible causes may be more helpful than assuming the complaint is a result of medication or the underlying condition.