The classification of sleep disorders is necessary to discriminate between disorders and to
facilitate an understanding of symptoms, etiology, and pathophysiology that allows for …

Apnea is a sleep disorder that stops or reduces airflow for a short time during sleep. Sleep
apnea may last for a few seconds and happen for many while sleeping. This reduction in …

Subjective sleep quality has been identified as an important clinical construct in psychiatric
disordered patients. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), one of the most widely used …

Bringing together the field's leading authorities, this acclaimed work is widely regarded as
the standard reference on depression. The Handbook provides comprehensive coverage of …

Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is a behavioral state characterized by cerebral cortical
activation with dreaming as an associated behavior. The brainstem mechanisms involved in …

Although the impact of sleep on cognitive function is increasingly well established, the role
of sleep in modulating affective brain processes remains largely uncharacterized. Using a …

The current study tested predictions that well-being and mindfulness are positively
associated with sleep quality and with a morning circadian preference. A model was also …

The co-occurrence of insomnia and mental disorders constitutes the most prevalent
diagnosis pattern found in sleep disorder clinics. Yet, there remains a paucity of …

Objective: To present a critical review of the literature and research on sleep difficulties in
adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), more specifically the existing treatment …

Objectives: The objectives of this article are to review the prevalence, natural history,
pathophysiology, and treatment of comorbid bipolar disorder with alcoholism and other …