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The Basics of Sleep | |
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Introduction | |
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The Nature and Organization of Sleep | |
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Biopsychosocial Determinants of Sleep | |
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Circadian and Homeostatic Factors | |
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Age and Maturation | |
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Medical Conditions and Drugs | |
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Psychosocial Factors | |
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Lifestyle and Environmental Factors | |
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Sleep Needs | |
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The Functions of Sleep | |
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Evaluating Individual Sleep Needs | |
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The Consequences of Sleep Deprivation | |
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Total Sleep Deprivation | |
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Partial Sleep Deprivation | |
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Insomnia, Sleep Loss, and Daytime Functioning | |
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Impact of Insomnia on Psychological Well Being | |
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Impact of Insomnia on Physical Health | |
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Clinical Features of Insomnia | |
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Introduction | |
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Clinical Presentation | |
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Definition | |
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Concomitant Laboratory Findings and Clinical Features | |
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Polysomnographic (PSG) Findings | |
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Fatigue and Sleepiness | |
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Psychological Profile | |
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Neuropsychological Findings | |
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Course and Prognosis | |
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Insomnia as a Symptom or a Syndrome | |
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Differential Diagnosis between Primary and Secondary Insomnia | |
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Subtypes of Primary Insomnia | |
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Does Your Patient Suffer from Insomnia? | |
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Assessment and Differential Diagnosis of Insomnia | |
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Introduction | |
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The Assessment of Insomnia | |
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The Sleep History | |
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The Sleep Diary | |
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Informant Report | |
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Polysomnography | |
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Actigraphy and Other Behavioral Devices | |
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Daytime Sleepiness | |
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Predisposing, Precipitating and Perpetuating Factors | |
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Differential Diagnosis of Insomnia | |
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Insomnia | |
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Normal Aging | |
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Sleep Related Breathing Disorder | |
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Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder | |
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Circadian Disorders | |
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Narcolepsy | |
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Parasomnias | |
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Sleep Problems Associated with Medical/Psychiatric Disorders | |
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Extrinsic Sleep Disorders | |
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Clinical Formulation of the Sleep Problem | |
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Sleep Hygiene and Relaxation Therapy | |
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Introduction | |
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Rationale for Sleep Hygiene | |
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Practical Instructions for Using Sleep Hygiene Advice | |
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Caffeine | |
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Nicotine | |
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Alcohol | |
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Diet | |
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Exercise | |
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Noise | |
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Room Temperature | |
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Body Temperature | |
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Air Quality | |
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Lighting | |
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Mattress and Pillows | |
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Rationale for Relaxation Therapy | |
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Practical Instructions for Using Relaxation Therapy | |
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Bedtime Wind-Down | |
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Relaxation Training | |
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Implementation Issues | |
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Clinical Vignette | |
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Sleep Scheduling | |
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Introduction | |
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Rationale for Sleep Scheduling | |
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Practical Instructions for Using Sleep Scheduling | |
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Objectives | |
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Restrict Your Time Spent in Bed | |
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Establish Your Rising Time | |
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Establish Your "Threshold Time" for Bed | |
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Go to Bed Only When You Feel Sleepy | |
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Follow a 7-Night-per-Week Schedule | |
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Observe the 15-Minute Rule | |
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Make Adjustments to Your New Schedule | |
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Make the Connection between Bed and Sleep | |
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Avoid Daytime Naps | |
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Implementation Issues | |
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Cognitive Therapy | |
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Introduction | |
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The Role of Dysfunctional Cognitions in Insomnia | |
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Rationale and Objectives | |
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Principles and Practice of Cognitive Therapy | |
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Identifying Dysfunctional Sleep Cognitions | |
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Challenging Dysfunctional Sleep Cognitions and Changing them with More Rational Substitutes | |
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Practical Recommendations for Changing Beliefs and Attitudes About Sleeplessness | |
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Keep Realistic Expectations | |
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Revise Attributions about the Causes of Insomnia | |
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Don't Blame Sleeplessness for All Daytime Impairments | |
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Do not Catastrophise after a Poor Night's Sleep | |
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Don't Place Too Much Emphasis on Sleep | |
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Develop Some Tolerance to the Effects of Sleep Loss | |
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Never Try to Sleep | |
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Clinical Vignettes | |
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Vignette 1 | |
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Vignette 2 | |
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Vignette 3 | |
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Implementation Issues | |
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Supporting Evidence | |
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Other Cognitive Approaches | |
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Paradoxical Intention | |
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Cognitive Control | |
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Thought-Blocking | |
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Sleep Medications | |
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Introduction | |
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Types of Medications Used for Insomnia | |
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Benzodiazepine-Receptor Agents | |
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Antidepressants | |
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Antihistamines | |
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Herbal and Dietary Supplements | |
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Clinical Benefits, Risks, and Limitations | |
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Indications and Contra-Indications | |
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Clinical Guidelines on the Appropriate Use of Sleep Medication | |
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Combining Psychological and Pharmacological Approaches | |
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Clinical Guidelines for Hypnotic Discontinuation | |
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The Natural History of Hypnotic-Dependent Insomnia | |
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A Step-by-Step Approach to Discontinue Hypnotics | |
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Clinical and Practical Issues | |
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Evidence for Efficacy of Hypnotic Discontinuation Programs | |
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Conclusions | |
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Clinical and Treatment Implementation Issues | |
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Introduction | |
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Treatment Implementation Formats: Individual, Group, and Brief Consultations Models | |
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Treatment Parameters: Frequency, Timing, and Duration of Treatment | |
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Strategies to Promote Compliance | |
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Treatment of Special Populations | |
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Appendixes | |
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Outline Plan for a Sleep History Assessment Comprising Content Areas and Suggested Interview Questions | |
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Sleep Diary | |
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The Insomnia Severity Index | |
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The Epworth Sleepiness Scale | |
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The Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale | |
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The Sleep Disturbance Questionnaire | |
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Sleep Hygiene Practice Scale | |
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Caffeine Knowledge Quiz | |
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Transcript of a Relaxation Therapy Session (12-Minute Duration) | |
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The Sleep Behavior Self-Rating Scale | |
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Summary of the Sleep Scheduling Treatment Program | |
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Calculating Current Sleep Requirement for Sleep Restriction | |
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Self-Monitoring Form of Sleep-Related Thoughts | |
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Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep Scale | |
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Example of an Automatic Thought Record Used for Cognitive Therapy | |
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The Glasgow Content of Thoughts Inventory | |
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The Glasgow Sleep Effort Scale | |
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A Medication Withdrawal Schedule Form | |
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References | |
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Index | |