Considering the Impact and Treatment of Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Eating Disorder Interventions

Although research suggests that sleep problems are common among people with eating disorders, many eating disorder clinicians are less familiar with diagnosing and treating these conditions. The literature on sleep and eating disorders is relatively new, and there are few controlled trials testing if sleep disorder interventions work in populations with eating disorders. Furthermore, it is unknown how sleep disorder interventions can be adapted for clients with eating disorders. In this article, we provide an overview of sleep disorders that clinicians may encounter and an overview of evidence-based treatments for sleep disorders, with a focus on psychological and behavioral interventions.