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Sleep Disorders Topic Center

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Conference Coverage
03/20/2026
Maria Mantas
Experts highlighted the clinical and neurobiological overlap between sleep disturbances and psychiatric conditions at the 2026 NP Institute in Nashville.
Experts highlighted the clinical and neurobiological overlap between sleep disturbances and psychiatric conditions at the 2026 NP Institute in Nashville.
Experts highlighted the clinical...
03/20/2026
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A woman with insomnia lying in bed trying to sleep
News
01/02/2026
Sarah Fleming
A narrative review in PLOS Mental Health synthesizes evidence on the bidirectional relationship between sleep and psychiatric disorders and highlights shared neurobiological mechanisms that span major depression, bipolar disorder (BD),...
A narrative review in PLOS Mental Health synthesizes evidence on the bidirectional relationship between sleep and psychiatric disorders and highlights shared neurobiological mechanisms that span major depression, bipolar disorder (BD),...
A narrative review in PLOS...
01/02/2026
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a woman with OSA sleeps in bed wearing CPAP machine
Conference Coverage
10/02/2025
Brionna Mendoza
In an observational study, solriamfetol was found to reduce cognitive impairment associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), independently of improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)
In an observational study, solriamfetol was found to reduce cognitive impairment associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), independently of improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)
In an observational study,...
10/02/2025
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Conference Coverage
09/19/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
In patients with major depressive disorder with insomnia symptoms (MDDIS), response rates were similarly robust with adjunctive seltorexant and quetiapine extended-release (XR).
In patients with major depressive disorder with insomnia symptoms (MDDIS), response rates were similarly robust with adjunctive seltorexant and quetiapine extended-release (XR).
In patients with major...
09/19/2025
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tired man rubs eyes
News
08/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Compared with older adults without insomnia, older adults with the sleep disorder experienced a 3-fold greater increase in depressed mood and depressive symptoms after exposure to an inflammatory challenge, according to study findings.
Compared with older adults without insomnia, older adults with the sleep disorder experienced a 3-fold greater increase in depressed mood and depressive symptoms after exposure to an inflammatory challenge, according to study findings.
Compared with older adults...
08/18/2025
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A woman lies in bed awake due to insomnia
News
08/15/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of...
08/15/2025
Neurology
From Neurology
A child sleeps in bed on her stomach with her mouth hanging open
News
01/16/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless...
01/16/2025
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a person with restless leg syndrome lies in bed
News
12/18/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice...
12/18/2024
Neurology
From Neurology
a neurologist reviews a brain model with a patient
News
12/10/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related...
12/10/2024
Neurology
From Neurology
neurology brain stress
News
11/18/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Results from a pilot study of patients with narcolepsy provide proof-of-concept evidence that a procedure called targeted lucidity reactivation can be adapted for narcolepsy-related nightmares.
Results from a pilot study of patients with narcolepsy provide proof-of-concept evidence that a procedure called targeted lucidity reactivation can be adapted for narcolepsy-related nightmares.
Results from a pilot study of...
11/18/2024
Neurology
From Neurology
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
10/10/2024
Brionna Mendoza
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined...
10/10/2024
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News Articles

A woman with insomnia lying in bed trying to sleep
News
01/02/2026
Sarah Fleming
A narrative review in PLOS Mental Health synthesizes evidence on the bidirectional relationship between sleep and psychiatric disorders and highlights shared neurobiological mechanisms that span major depression, bipolar disorder (BD),...
A narrative review in PLOS Mental Health synthesizes evidence on the bidirectional relationship between sleep and psychiatric disorders and highlights shared neurobiological mechanisms that span major depression, bipolar disorder (BD),...
A narrative review in PLOS...
01/02/2026
Psych Congress Network
tired man rubs eyes
News
08/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Compared with older adults without insomnia, older adults with the sleep disorder experienced a 3-fold greater increase in depressed mood and depressive symptoms after exposure to an inflammatory challenge, according to study findings.
Compared with older adults without insomnia, older adults with the sleep disorder experienced a 3-fold greater increase in depressed mood and depressive symptoms after exposure to an inflammatory challenge, according to study findings.
Compared with older adults...
08/18/2025
Psych Congress Network
A woman lies in bed awake due to insomnia
News
08/15/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of...
08/15/2025
Neurology
A child sleeps in bed on her stomach with her mouth hanging open
News
01/16/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless...
01/16/2025
Psych Congress Network
a person with restless leg syndrome lies in bed
News
12/18/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice...
12/18/2024
Neurology
a neurologist reviews a brain model with a patient
News
12/10/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related...
12/10/2024
Neurology
neurology brain stress
News
11/18/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Results from a pilot study of patients with narcolepsy provide proof-of-concept evidence that a procedure called targeted lucidity reactivation can be adapted for narcolepsy-related nightmares.
Results from a pilot study of patients with narcolepsy provide proof-of-concept evidence that a procedure called targeted lucidity reactivation can be adapted for narcolepsy-related nightmares.
Results from a pilot study of...
11/18/2024
Neurology
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
10/10/2024
Brionna Mendoza
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined...
10/10/2024
Psych Congress Network
an older adult lies in a hospital bed with head turned looking out of a window
News
08/29/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting orexin receptor antagonist, was associated with lower rates of delirium than placebo in hospitalized older adults at high risk of delirium, but the difference was not statistically significant.
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting orexin receptor antagonist, was associated with lower rates of delirium than placebo in hospitalized older adults at high risk of delirium, but the difference was not statistically significant.
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting...
08/29/2024
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Young woman sleeping
News
06/13/2024
Meagan Thistle
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels...
06/13/2024
Neurology
Three illustrated faces, one sad, one neutral, one happy, with a human hand picking up the happy face
News
05/04/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry found that oral semaglutide may improve effort-based decision-making in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).
A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry found that oral semaglutide may improve effort-based decision-making in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).
A randomized clinical trial...
05/04/2026
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A patient receives psychedelic-assisted therapy
News
04/29/2026
Brionna Mendoza
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness,” which aims to expand psychedelic therapy access for significant mental health issues, such as suicidality, major...
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness,” which aims to expand psychedelic therapy access for significant mental health issues, such as suicidality, major...
President Donald J. Trump signed...
04/29/2026
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a female soldier stands in front of a row of American flags
News
04/22/2026
Maria Mantas
Active navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) added to intensive residential treatment was associated with greater reduction of symptoms in patients with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than sham TMS.
Active navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) added to intensive residential treatment was associated with greater reduction of symptoms in patients with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than sham TMS.
Active navigated transcranial...
04/22/2026
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A doctor sits at a table holding a pill bottle in one hand while filling out paperwork
News
04/14/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A systematic review published in Frontiers in Psychiatry reports that algorithm-guided treatment (AGT) is generally associated with improved remission rates and more timely treatment modifications compared with treatment as usual (TAU).
A systematic review published in Frontiers in Psychiatry reports that algorithm-guided treatment (AGT) is generally associated with improved remission rates and more timely treatment modifications compared with treatment as usual (TAU).
A systematic review published in...
04/14/2026
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a person attempts to pick up a glass of water
News
04/14/2026
Maria Mantas
Neurocrine Biosciences reported new real-world evidence demonstrating higher treatment persistence with valbenazine (Ingrezza) compared with deutetrabenazine (Austedo XR) among adults with tardive dyskinesia (TD).
Neurocrine Biosciences reported new real-world evidence demonstrating higher treatment persistence with valbenazine (Ingrezza) compared with deutetrabenazine (Austedo XR) among adults with tardive dyskinesia (TD).
Neurocrine Biosciences reported...
04/14/2026
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A boy's hand holding a pill that says ADHD
News
04/13/2026
A phase 3 open-label extension trial found viloxazine ER to be safe and effective for the long-term treatment of pediatric ADHD.
A phase 3 open-label extension trial found viloxazine ER to be safe and effective for the long-term treatment of pediatric ADHD.
A phase 3 open-label extension...
04/13/2026
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A teddy bear against a blue background wearing a mask and stethoscope.
News
04/10/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis rates in people younger than 30 years in British Columbia, Canada, rose steadily from 2003 to 2023 and appeared to accelerate after both DSM-5 implementation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis rates in people younger than 30 years in British Columbia, Canada, rose steadily from 2003 to 2023 and appeared to accelerate after both DSM-5 implementation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
04/10/2026
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A profile of a person split in half, one half teal and the other purple, with a swirl line over the head
News
04/07/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Bipolar II disorder (BD-II) is associated with significantly increased mortality, according to a large population-based cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Bipolar II disorder (BD-II) is associated with significantly increased mortality, according to a large population-based cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Bipolar II disorder (BD-II) is...
04/07/2026
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a man with depression looks out a window major depressive disorder
Research Summary
04/01/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A Phase 2b randomized clinical trial found nonsignificant differences in response rate between psilocybin 25 mg, psilocybin 5 mg, and placebo with supporting psychotherapy in treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD).
A Phase 2b randomized clinical trial found nonsignificant differences in response rate between psilocybin 25 mg, psilocybin 5 mg, and placebo with supporting psychotherapy in treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD).
A Phase 2b randomized clinical...
04/01/2026
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spilled bottle of white pills
News
04/01/2026
Maria Mantas
Interim results from a phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of tazbentetol demonstrated early signals of efficacy across schizophrenia symptom domains.
Interim results from a phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of tazbentetol demonstrated early signals of efficacy across schizophrenia symptom domains.
Interim results from a phase 2...
04/01/2026
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Practice Tools

Saundra's Corner
01/28/2019
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
01/25/2017
CBT-i Coach Click image for app site This app is the result of a collaborative effort between the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD, Stanford School of Medicine, and the US Department of Defense’s National...
CBT-i Coach Click image for app site This app is the result of a collaborative effort between the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD, Stanford School of Medicine, and the US Department of Defense’s National...
CBT-i Coach Click image for...
01/25/2017
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Saundra's Corner
01/23/2017
T2 Mood Tracker Click image for app site Originally developed as a tool for service members to easily record and review behavior changes particularly after combat deployments, it has now become very popular with many civilian users...
T2 Mood Tracker Click image for app site Originally developed as a tool for service members to easily record and review behavior changes particularly after combat deployments, it has now become very popular with many civilian users...
T2 Mood Tracker Click image...
01/23/2017
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Saundra's Corner
01/29/2019
  Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7      The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence   Strengths Self-report...
  Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7      The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence   Strengths Self-report...
  Click here for...
01/29/2019
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Saundra's Corner
01/28/2019
Click here for website for SDS How to Use The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.  How to Score Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS How to Use The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.  How to Score Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
01/28/2019
  How to Use The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale. The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
  How to Use The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale. The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
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01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
01/28/2019
How to Use The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.  To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.   The MINI...
How to Use The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.  To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.   The MINI...
How to Use The MINI is...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
01/28/2019
How to Use The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.   Click here for the website for the MINI Screen     How to...
How to Use The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.   Click here for the website for the MINI Screen     How to...
How to Use The MINI Screen...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
01/28/2019
How to Use The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use The Patient Health...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
01/28/2019
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
01/28/2019
How to Use The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II): 1996 revision of the BDI 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory ~ 10 minutes to...
How to Use The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II): 1996 revision of the BDI 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory ~ 10 minutes to...
How to...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
01/28/2019
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
01/28/2019
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
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01/28/2019
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