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Education
Prevalence and Impact (Module 1)
How to Change a Life: Recognizing and Addressing Hypersomnolence Disorders in Patients with Comorbid Mental Illness
Education
Recognizing and Evaluating Symptoms of Cataplexy and/or EDS in Psychiatric Patients (Module 2)
How to Change a Life: Recognizing and Addressing Hypersomnolence Disorders in Patients with Comorbid Mental Illness
Education
Limitations of Traditional and Off-Label Treatments (Module 3)
How to Change a Life: Recognizing and Addressing Hypersomnolence Disorders in Patients with Comorbid Mental Illness
Education
Novel Treatment Strategies (Module 4)
How to Change a Life: Recognizing and Addressing Hypersomnolence Disorders in Patients with Comorbid Mental Illness

News

News
Solriamfetol Improves Cognitive Impairment Associated With OSA, EDS

Solriamfetol improved objective and subjective measures of cognitive function in patients with cognitive impairment associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), according to a poster presentation at Psych Congress.

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Towards A Deeper Understand of Sleep Disorders and Psychosis

Sleep disorders are a common experience for individuals with psychosis, and understanding how they manifest may help clinicians develop tailored treatment.

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Sleep Complaints With Major Depression Linked With Incident Psychiatric Disorders

Sleep issues were common in adults with major depressive episodes who went on to develop other psychiatric disorders, according to study results published online in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

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For Some Sleep Apnea Patients, Noninvasive Electrical Stimulation May Improve Symptoms

Just 3 months of home-based transcutaneous electrical stimulation improved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity and sleepiness in patients with low adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.

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CBT Identified as Effective First-Line Treatment for Insomnia in AUD Patients

A study of veterans with alcohol use disorder found cognitive behavioral therapy outperformed sleep hygiene treatment in reducing insomnia, as well as alcohol consumption, cravings, and associated negative behaviors.

Videos

Videos
Awareness, Diagnosis, and Novel Treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Patients with Psychiatric Disorders
Karl Doghramji, MD and Saoirse Owens, CRNP of of Thomas Jefferson University explore the prevalence and burden of EDS, as well as diagnostic tools for improved recongition. Finally, Doghramji and Owens review available and emerging treatments for EDS and the optimal use of these treatments in patients with psychiatric disorders.
Videos
Effective Telehealth Sleep Disorder Treatment Strategies
Rachel E. Salas, MD, MEd, FAAN, FANA, Professor, Department of Neurology, John Hopkins Medicine, describes her approach to treating insomnia via telehealth, including screening for other possible sleep disorders and monitoring patient response to treatment plans.
Videos
Accurately Assessing and Diagnosing Patients With Sleep Disorders Via Telehealth
Rachel E. Salas, MD, MEd, FAAN, FANA, Professor, Department of Neurology, John Hopkins Medicine, reviews some of the tools and techniques she utilizes when assessing for sleep disorders in a virtual setting.
Videos
Effectiveness of Telehealth in Sleep Disorder Treatment
Rachel E. Salas, MD, MEd, FAAN, FANA, Professor, Department of Neurology, John Hopkins Medicine, walks us through her experiences addressing sleep issues through telehealth versus in-person consultations.
Videos
Novel Treatments for Patients with Excessive Daytime Sleeping and Associated Sleep Disorders
Clinical Considerations for Patients with Comorbid Psychiatric Conditions

Posters

Posters
Effects of Solriamfetol on Cognition in Participants with Cognitive Impairment Associated with Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: SHARP Study Results

SHARP evaluated the effects of solriamfetol on cognitive function in patients with cognitive impairment associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS).

Posters
Sleep Disturbances Are Highly Predictive of Major Depressive Disorder Recurrence
This longitudinal study evaluated the impact of sleep disturbances, including hypersomnolence, on the progress of major depressive disorder (MDD) over a 3-year period.