Our sleep team frequently gets asked which treatment we recommend for patients suffering with trauma-related nightmares. Our faculty members often struggle to answer this question because several promising treatments exist, but data is inconclusive when it comes to determining which one works better for whom. To help you navigate the options, I will summarize the promising treatments that are most commonly available.
The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● Examination of the Factor Structure and Correlates of the Perceived Military Healthcare Stressors Scale.
● The Impact of Hazardous Drinking Among Active Duty Military With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Does Cognitive Processing Therapy Format Matter?
● Sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic: not one size fits all.
Research has established evidence of increased alcohol sales and consumption over the past 6-8 months. In this blog, we explore the increased risks to both health and sobriety associated with excessive alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic.