Women's Health: Insomnia

Discusses the physiology of sleep. Describes healthy sleep patterns. Identifies the different types of insomnia. Discusses women’s sleep problems across their life cycle. Identify treatments for insomnia including optimal sleep hygiene, behavioral methods, and pharmaceuticals.

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Hour 1

The Cycle of Sleep States
Non-REM
REM
What Is Insomnia?

Hour 2

Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Psychophysiological Insomnia after short term insomnia
Medical Conditions and Treatments
Emotional Disorders
Alcohol Overuse
Shift Work
Brain Chemicals

Hour 3

Behavioral and Other Non-Drug Treatments
Drug Treatment for Insomnia
Non-Prescription Drugs
Prescription Hypnotics: Benzodiazepines
Short-Acting Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics
Conclusion

Learning Objectives

Discuss the physiology of sleep.
Describe healthy sleep patterns.
Identify the different types of insomnia.
Discuss women’s sleep problems across their life cycle.
Identify treatments for insomnia including optimal sleep hygiene, behavioral methods, and pharmaceuticals.

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Instructor	M. O'Brien, M.D.
More Information About This Course:	Womens Health: Insomnia accreditation
# of Pages	43
Contact Hours:	3
NCBTMB Contact Hours	3 (Not Approved for NY)

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