Treatment strategies for sleep disturbance in patients with depression.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2003
Abstract
Insomnia, excessive sleepiness, and fatigue are common symptoms in depressed patients. Excessive sleepiness is associated with impairments in cognitive and motor tasks and has a negative impact on social and occupational functioning. Further, sleepiness and fatigue strongly predict accidents. Conversely, problems with sleeplessness (e.g., difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, and early morning wakefulness) are also common symptoms in patients with depression. Recognition and treatment of sleep disturbance are important aspects of managing depression. Pharmacologic intervention and behavior modification are viable treatment strategies.
Volume
64 Suppl 14
First Page
24
Last Page
29
ISSN
1555-2101
Published In/Presented At
Doghramji K. (2003). Treatment strategies for sleep disturbance in patients with depression. The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 64 Suppl 14, 24–29.
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
14658932
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article