Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 16, 2025

Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Connection Between Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Symptoms in Depression
Published on: April 26, 2024
[Insomnia in psychiatry and psychotherapy]
Elisabeth Hertenstein1, Lampros Perogamvros2, Carlotta L Schneider3
1Psychologue, PhD, Service des spécialités psychiatriques, Département de psychiatrie, Faculté de médecine, Université de Genève, 1211 Genève 4.
Abstract:
Insomnia disorder is characterized by disturbed sleep continuity and associated daytime impairment. Insomnia is frequent in patients with psychiatric disorders ; 30-40% fulfill the criteria for insomnia disorder as a comorbidity. According to current guidelines, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line treatment, comprising sleep education, bedtime restriction, relaxation and cognitive restructuring. Despite guideline recommendations, CBT-I is insufficiently implemented, and insomnia is frequently over-treated with hypnotics. 'Become your own SLEEPexpert' is a behavioral treatment program based on CBT-I with the aim of empowering patients to take care of their own sleep health.
More Related Videos
06:23A Chronic Sleep Fragmentation Model using Vibrating Orbital Rotor to Induce Cognitive Deficit and Anxiety-Like Behavior in Young Wild-Type Mice
Published on: September 22, 2020
04:34Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness and Safety of Shugan Jieyu Capsules for the Treatment of Insomnia
Published on: February 17, 2023
Related Concept Videos
Insomnia
Multiple factors contribute...
Management of Insomnia
CNS Depressants: Barbiturates and Benzodiazepines
Sedatives and Hypnotics Drugs: Miscellaneous Agents
Melatonin congeners like ramelteon (Rozerem) and tasimelteon (Hetlioz) selectively bind to melatonin receptors (MT1 and MT2) and thus mimic the actions of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Tasimelteon is primarily used for non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder, common in blind patients. They are also used to treat conditions like insomnia...
Sleepwalking and Sleep Talking
Factors that increase the likelihood of sleepwalking include sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption. Contrary to common beliefs, it is safe...
Psychosis: Goals of Pharmacotherapy