Sleep Pills, where we dive into the complex world of sleep in plain language.

In this episode we will discuss:

• What is Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
• What evidence does dCBT-I has
• When is dCBT-I indicated
• What tools are there available for implementing dCBT-I
• Who may benefit from dCBT-I
• dCBT-I vs in person CBT-I

If you have questions or comments, you can reach us at info@sleepneurolab.com

Sleep pills, the podcast where we dive into complex world of sleep in plain language.

On this episode we discuss a highly effective, treatment for insomnia, backed by evidence and recommended in the international guidelines, that does not require medication: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

What is CBT-I?

What is the difference between CBT-I and Sleep Hygiene?

How does CBT-I works?

Does CBT-I works on acute or chronic insomnia?

What is the age of patients where CBT-I has indication?

Does CBT-I works in patient with insomnia comorbid with medical disorders or chronic pain?

What are the components or specific techniques of CBT-I?

What are the challenges for the patients when implementing CBT-I?

Can CBT-I be used with pharmacological treatment?

We discuss all of this and more on this episode.

If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@sleepneurolab.com

In this episode we discuss about the different environmental characteristics that help sleep better, including:

Room temperature

Darkness (does it need to be completely dark?)

Silence (or sound?)

The mattress and pillow

Does smell mater? Can any smell be used to promote sleep?

Presence of electronic equipment

All of that and more will be discussed in this episode.

If you have questions or comments, you can reach us at:

Info@sleepneurolab.com

Thank you.

Sleep pills, where we discuss the complex world of sleep in plain language.

Today we discuss the current state of consumer technology to measure and promote sleep, including:

What do sleep trackers measure?

How accurate are they?

What are the potential benefits of using them?

What are the potential risks of using them?

Are this trackers the same thing doctors use to evaluate sleep?

What is the difference between the data from one night or long term information?

Are there other devices different than trackers?

What is the benefits of these devices?

What is the role of apps for patients with sleep disorders?

Is there any role of these devices in clinical settings?

All these topics and more will be discussed in today's episode.

In this podcast we discuss the complex world of sleep in plain language.

Today we will be talking about Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA):

What are the symptoms that people with OSA most frequently have?

Do all patients with OSA snore?

Does every person who snores have OSA?

Does OSA may produce any daytime symptoms?

What are the characteristics of people at the highest risk for OSA?

Does OSA happen only on a certain age range?

What is the mechanism that produces OSA?

What are the potential consequences or risks of having OSA?

What is the treatment for OSA?

What can I do if I think I may have OSA?

All this topics and more will be discussed on this episode.

Welcome to Sleep Pills, from The Sleep NeuoLab.

In this episode we will be discussing:

What is the Restless Legs Syndrome?

What is the Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?

What are the differences and similarities between them?

How these conditions may impact sleep?

What are the symptoms that patients more frequently present?

What are the underlying processes that produce these conditions?

How can these conditions be confirmed or rule out?

What can do if I am diagnosed with one of these conditions or I suspect that I may have it?

We will discuss all these issues and more on this episode.

If you wish more information, you may contact us at: info@sleepneurolab.com

This podcast is sponsored by The Sleep NeuroLab.

We discuss the complex world of sleep in plain language.

During this episode we discuss changes in sleep that happen during the pregnancy and post-partum:

How does sleep changes from before being pregnant, into each trimester of pregnancy?

What factors affect women during pregnancy?

What happens with sleep after the baby is born?

Are all those changes related only to have a new born baby in the house or are there other factors that may affect the women during this period?

What can be done to have the better possible sleep on this period?

What is a good sleep during post-partum?

What consequences sleep deprivation may have on the post-partum?

What would be real expectations during the post-partum?

Is this a problem only of mothers or a problem of parents?

Does guilt has some potential role on the sleep problems and quality of life of new mothers on the post-partum period?

All those questions and more are addressed on this episode..

If you need more information or have questions or comments, you can reach us at: info@sleepneurolab.com

Today we discuss changes that people with Autism may have and the impact on their families:

What changes in sleep do people with ASD have?

How are sensory hypersensitivity and sleep changes in people with ASD?

What is the role of anxiety on the sleep issues that ASD people have?

What can be done to improve sleep in ASD people?

Are behavioral strategies adequate or even possible in people with ASD?

Do pharmacological interventions have any role in the management of sleep in ASD patients?

What role does the family may have on the management of sleep issues in people with ASD?

We try to answer all those questions and more.

If you have questions or comments, you can contact us: info@sleepneurolab.com