Sleep-Wake Disorders

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.

Sleep problems are understudied, underdiagnosed, and undertreated.

In this custom video series, experts in sleep and neuroscience discuss the role of neurologists, psychiatrists, and sleep specialists in the treatment of narcolepsy and comorbid conditions.

In this custom video series, experts discuss the uniqueness of pitolisant as a treatment option within the setting of narcolepsy and the role histamine plays in wakefulness.

In this custom video series, experts discuss the advantages and disadvantages of stimulating agents in the treatment of narcolepsy in addition to other notable pharmacological options.

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

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

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.

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.

There is more to dreaming than meets the (shut) eye.

Clinical considerations for evaluating treatment options for patients with insomnia and AUD versus patients with primary insomnia without substance use comorbidity.

A case of a patient with difficult-to-treat insomnia highlights the pervasive daytime effects of this condition.

A sleep specialist highlights what to watch out for in your patients.

Anxiety and stress are closely linked, and they are among the chief causes of insomnia. Watch for a variety of emotional and physical factors that may play a role in worsening depression. More in this case report.