The consequences of poor sleep are far-reaching. Brain functioning slows down, memory is impaired, the frequency of accidents increases, stress rises,...
Seep hygiene alone is rarely sufficient treatment for insomnia, and is more effective when combined when other insomnia-specific therapies (Kaku et al., 2012; Taylor, Schmidt-Nowara, Jessop, & Ahearn, 2010). Some patients may report that they have tried sleep hygiene techniques and they were ...
In Grandner's opinion, too few physicians know the guidelines for treating insomnia and sleep disorders. He says this is perhaps because patients and doctors alike don't know how to understand sleep complaints, so physicians feel like their only options are a handout on sleep hygiene or prescr...