Insomnia : principles and management /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Szuba, Martin P., Kloss, Jacqueline D., 1970-, Dinges, David F.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Subjects:	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders.

Table of Contents:

Characterization of insomnia
Diagnosis and classification of insomnia disorders
Daytime sequelae of insomnia
Insomnia in psychiatric disorders
Treating insomnia with behavioral approaches: evidence for efficacy, effectiveness, and practicality
The sleep-promoting effects of melatonin
Long-term use of hypnotic medications
Insomnia in children and adolescents
Insomnia in geriatric populations
Insomnia due to circadian rhythm disturbances
Molecular approaches to understanding insomnia
Amygdalar modulation of sleep regulation: implications for insomnia
Hypothalamic pathways and neurotransmitters regulating sleep
Summary of the issues and discussion of the future