Psychology of Sleep
Improving behavioral sleep health
Boris Dubrovsky Ph.D., CBSM
Sleep is an integral part of life, but some waking behaviors may be more relevant for healthy sleep than others. A large-scale study uncovers informative connections.
After a poor night’s sleep, we compensate by staying in bed longer. While briefly helpful, this practice may lead to chronic insomnia. Here is why it happens and how to abate it.
Parents’ concerns about childhood sleep issues are prevalent, but education and training make a difference. Get connected with a panel of pediatric sleep experts on March 1.
When sleep falters, we become more sensitive to messages about the ill effects of insufficient sleep. But does this heightened sensitivity help us reverse insomnia?
Does your insomnia persist no matter what you do? Consider these three common culprits.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia is the most recommended treatment, but it may not be right for everyone. What are some things to consider when making a choice?
How you think about causes of your insomnia informs your ideas about treatment. Making sense of a multitude of possible causes is instrumental to long-term improvement.
Do you think of chronic insomnia as “sleep deprivation”? Equating the two may become an obstacle in the course of insomnia therapy.
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