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Explore resources on sleep difficulties and their relationship with mental health and everyday functioning. Read about assessment, different sleep concerns and questions about care or routines. The collection offers educational context for seeking appropriate support without diagnosing a sleep disorder or recommending changes to prescribed sleep medication.
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Symptoms are understood in context, including overlap and co-occurring needs.
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Why Sleep is the First Step in the Healing Process
THE BALANCE explains why sleep is the first step in healing, covering brain and body recovery and practical sleep hygiene for sustained focus and…
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Psychological Effects Of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation can affect concentration, memory, decision-making and emotional well-being.
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Sleep Deprivation Hallucinations
Sleep deprivation and hallucinations are interconnected phenomena that highlight the intricate relationship between sleep quality and cognitive function
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PTSD And Sleep
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and insomnia are two distinct yet interconnected conditions that can significantly impact a person's well-being.
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Hypnagogic Hallucinations
Hypnagogic hallucinations refer to the vivid sensory experiences that occur during the transitional period from wakefulness to sleep
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Chronic Insomnia
Chronic insomnia is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing fatigue, irritability, and decreased productivity
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CBT-I for Insomnia: What a Full Treatment Program Involves
A full CBT-I program involves more than bedtime advice. Learn how assessment, sleep diaries, supervised behavioral changes, medication coordination, and follow-up fit together.
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What is Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which you stop breathing for brief periods of time while sleeping. Individuals who struggle with sleep apnea do…
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Narcolepsy Treatment
Narcolepsy is a condition wherein the sleep-wake cycle is disrupted. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the main symptom, which might include falling asleep unintentionally…
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PostPartum Insomnia
Post-partum insomnia is the disturbance in the circadian rhythm after the birth of the child. Change in the routine of daily life also leads…
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Impact Of Sleep On Mental Health
Many factors contribute to sound mental health, but sleep is an irrefutable and undeniable pillar. The relationship of sleep to mental health is no…
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What Does Your Sleeping Position Say About You
If you are searching for the best sleep position, then in an honest opinion, there is no best sleep position, but the tag of…
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