Session Nine
Sleep / Therapeutic Modalities
Sleep problems are common in people with PTSD. This can be the result of nightmares, fears of going to sleep, anxiety, persistent mental alertness, depression, and other negative thoughts. Insomnia has been reported in 90-100% of veterans with PTSD.
Here we will discuss pharmacologic and cognitive behavioral treatment options available
Immediately below are videos. If you scroll down further, there is a list of resources provided for you to explore. Inclusion of any video or resource does not mean endorsement by Friends' Health Connection. Each resource should be vetted properly by you to make sure the information is accurate and that it's a fit for you.
Featured Videos
Veterans and Sleep
Veterans and Sleep
Sleep Solutions For Veterans & Caregivers
Sleep Apnea and PTSD | Does PTSD cause Sleep Apnea? | Does Sleep Apnea make PTSD worse? | theSITREP
Insomnia VA Disability Ratings and Secondary Conditions
Resources
American Sleep Association
The primary mission of this organization is to improve public health by increasing awareness of the importance of sleep and the dangers of sleep disorders. The American Sleep Association provides various self-help strategies for treating insomnia, a common side effect of chronic pain.
Path to Better Sleep Program
Presented by The Department of Veterans Affairs
https://www.veterantraining.va.gov/insomnia/
National Sleep Foundation
The National Sleep Foundation advances sleep health and well-being through education and advocacy.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
The AASM is advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives through accreditation, membership, practice standards & professional education.
General Sleep Information
Sleep Education (from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine): http://www.sleepeducation.org/external icon
National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project (from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine):
http://www.sleepeducation.org/healthysleepexternal icon
American Sleep Association:
https://www.sleepassociation.org/external icon
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-National Institutes of Health:
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-pro/resources/sleepexternal icon
Patient Organizations
American Sleep Apnea Association:
http://www.sleepapnea.org/external icon
Circadian Sleep Disorders Network: http://www.circadiansleepdisorders.org/external icon
Narcolepsy Network: http://narcolepsynetwork.org/external icon
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation: https://www.rls.org/external icon
Wake Up Narcolepsy: http://www.wakeupnarcolepsy.org/external icon
Other Resources
American Academy of Sleep Medicine:
http://www.aasmnet.org/external icon
Sleep Research Society:
http://www.sleepresearchsociety.org/external icon
National Center on Sleep Disorders Research: (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health): https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/org/ncsdr/external icon