Sleep Problems
Friday's Progress Notes - December 28, 2005
Mental Health Information - Vol. 9 Issue 12
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CONTENTS
1. Restless legs syndrome
2. Parasomnias
3. Insomnia as a common healthcare complaint
4. Cognitive-behavioral management of insomnia
5. Diagnosis and treatment of narcolepsy
6. Sleep disorders in children and teens
7. Problem sleepiness in teens
8. Putting sleep disturbances in children to rest
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Dear Colleagues,
According to the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research about 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep problem, and among them, nearly 60 percent have a chronic disorder. About 25 percent of American children aged 1 to 5 have a sleep disturbance.
Today's newsletter focuses on sleep problems.
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John L. Miller, MD
1. CNS SPECTRUMS
Restless Legs Syndrome: A Review
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the limbs accompanied by uncomfortable sensations, leading to sleep disturbances.
http://www.cnsspectrums.com/aspx/articledetail.aspx?articleid=516
2. POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
Parasomnias
Sleep can be a troubling experience for persons plagued by nocturnal disorders known as parasomnias.
http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2000/03_00/schenck.shtml
3. NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD
Sleep and PTSD
Sleep problems can be especially true for those who have witnessed or experienced one or more traumatic events such as rape, military combat, natural disasters, beatings, or neighborhood violence.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/sleepPTSD.html
4. THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY
Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to the Treatment of Insomnia
CBT management of insomnia includes 3 components - behavioral, cognitive, and educational modules.
http://www.psychiatrist.com/supplenet/v65s16/v65s1607.pdf
5. CNS NEWS SPECIAL EDITION
Narcolepsy: Evaluation and Management
The diagnosis and treatment of narcolepsy range from simple and straightforward to very complex.
6. POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
Sleep Disorders in Children and Teens
This article discusses common sleep disorders in various pediatric age-groups. Includes a sleep-history questionnaire.
7. NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION
Adolescent Sleep Needs and Patterns
Adolescents and young adults have been identified as a population at high risk for problem sleepiness.
8. ATHEALTH.COM
Eight Sleep Tips for Every Child
Up to 70% of children under age five have sleep problems.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/sleeptipsforkids.html
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