Sleep Disorders

In this custom video series, experts in sleep medicine discuss patient factors and symptoms they consider when selecting optimal treatment regimens for patients with narcolepsy.

In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, comments on common psychiatric comorbidities seen with narcolepsy and the impact on a patient’s quality of life.

In this custom video series, Haramandeep Singh, MD, and Debra Stultz, MD, discuss a case involving a 23-year-old man with schizoaffective disorder and newly diagnosed narcolepsy.

In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, leads the discussion on the use of pitolisant as initial therapy for a patient newly diagnosed with narcolepsy and cataplexy.

In this custom video series, experts in sleep medicine provide insight on ways cataplexy can present in patients with narcolepsy.

In this custom video series, Haramandeep Singh, MD, and Debra Stultz, MD, discuss a case involving a 20-year-old woman newly diagnosed with narcolepsy and cataplexy, initial impressions, and appropriate provider referral.

This hypersomnia treatment just received an extended approval for cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness.

A brain-based perspective could explain how and why psychotherapy leads to enduring change.

Sedation may not always be desirable, but it is difficult to avoid in psychiatry. Some of the most sedating medications are discussed.

Key considerations for healthcare providers seeking to manage their patients’ insomnia.

This investigational dual orexin receptor antagonist improved sleep overnight and daytime functioning.

The key to better sleep? Stabilizing blood sugar.

Nightmare disorder can produce emotional manifestations of fear, anger, and sadness. Here are 7 reasons parasomnias can challenge even the most astute diagnostician.

If approved, this formulation of sodium oxybate will be the first once-nightly oxybate treatment for daytime sleepiness.

The stress and anxiety of the COVID-19 pandemic might be interfering with sleep patterns.

How cost-effective is fully automated digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention for insomnia?

The International Project Team Lead for the lemborexant clinical development program shares insights from their presentations at the Virtual SLEEP 2020 Meeting.

Pain may not often be considered within the realm of psychiatry; however, chronic pain's relationships with sleep disorders and PTSD make it an issue psychiatrists can—and should—address.

Sleep disturbance and chronic pain work together to cause misery for patients, with one exacerbating the other. Here: Tips to address both and bring peace to patients.

Potential relief for millions of Americans with pandemic-related sleep issues.

A new prescription smartwatch app may improve sleep quality for those with nightmare disorders.

Larry Miller, MD, CEO of Apnimed, discusses the ins and outs of sleep apnea.

A new treatment has been found effective for treating a common sleep disorder.

When provided with an array of treatment options, patients tend to feel a sense of ownership by playing a role in their care.

Ten sleep specialists assessed widely accepted beliefs and here's what they found.