Sleep Disorder Treatments - CBT/BLT Flashcards
What causes dyssomnias?
genetics illnesses medications emotional events physical/physiological factors
What causes Parasomnias?
genetics illnesses medications emotional events physical/physiological factors
How is a Dyssomnia generally treated?
cognitive coping strategies
focusing on behaviour control
medication
changing sleeping environment
improve sleep habits and lifestyle
How is a Parasomnia generally treated?
cognitive coping strategies
focusing on behaviour control
medication
changing sleeping environment
improve sleep habits and lifestyle
When is therapy needed to treat a sleep disorder?
lifestyle changes and coping strats can help minor disorders
but if the symptoms are more severe more extreme treatments are needed
Which type of therapy treats insomnia?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
People are encouraged to replace unhealthy thoughts and behaviours
Which type of therapy treats circadian phase disorders?
Bright Light Therapy (BLT)
What methods does CBT therapy use as treatment?
Focuses on relationship between thoughts/behaviour and making them healthy to support sleeping habits
Psychologists may fix these behaviours by-
teaching meditation/relaxing strategies
Conduct sleep hygiene education (promote sleep by avoiding thought inducing activates like study/screen time)
Teach behavioural strategies to sleep at the same type every night (consistent sleep-wake cycle)
How effective is CBT therapy?
sessions last around 6-8 weeks
sees an approx. 80% success rate
What methods does BLT use as treatment?
involves timed exposure of the eyes to intense but safe amounts of light (sunlight or artificial)
the aim is to shift an individual’s sleep–wake cycle to a desired schedule, typically the day–night cycle of their physical environment
Appropriate timing of exposure is essential to make a desired cycle
The right amount of light
The intensity of the light and the length of exposure sessions must be right for the individuals rhythm
safe exposure
What factors does BLT need in order to work?
Appropriate timing of exposure is essential to make a desired cycle
The right amount of light
The intensity of the light and the length of exposure sessions must be right for the individuals rhythm
safe exposure to not hurt eyes
