Understanding Sleep

Are naps a good idea? How long should naps be? How can you get better at napping? Listen to this episode of Sleep Talk as we tackle these questions.

What are the common sleeping pills used for insomnia? When should they be used and what should you look out for when using sleeping pills?

How is sleepiness measured? Can sleepiness from different causes be differentiated? What new tools are being developed?

What changes in sleep are seen in depression? What can be done to improve sleep disturbance and sleepiness in depression?

What really is the relationship between light, the circadian rhythm and mood? How might modern anti-depressants alter that relationship?

Highlights from the Sleep Down Under 2018 meeting in Brisbane. Topics highlighted are narcolepsy, insomnia, sleep health, and obstructive sleep apnea.

Interested in the latest research on sleep discussed by world experts? Check out this update from the Sleep 2018 meeting in Baltimore.

Sleep problems are very common in people with traumatic brain injury. What can sleep problems in this group and what can be done about them?