Blog posts with the tag "Insomnia"

Staff Perspective: Doctor, Heal Thyself - When a Sleep Psychologist Has Insomnia

By Diana Dolan  on 27.05.2026 1:05 pm

Often in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia workshops, the personal reactions of the providers attending to recommended interventions is palpable in the room – even when the room is virtual. On the surface, so many of the interventions are counterintuitive: Reduce time in bed when a person is that sleep deprived? Don’t go to bed early even if they actually feel sleepy for once? Wake up early on weekends even without any schedule obligations? Don’t relax in bed before bedtime? Of course, once we explain the rationale things seem much more logical.

Staff Perspective: Supporting Military Youth Through Better Sleep

By Shantel Fernandez Lopez  on 20.05.2026 10:40 am

I recall evaluating and treating an adolescent from a military-connected family who had moved frequently over several years. Each relocation meant adjusting to new schools, routines, and peer environments, changes the family navigated with resilience but that made consistency difficult to maintain. He had engaged in treatment with several providers over time, had several diagnoses, and his caregiver continued searching for support as progress felt limited.

Staff Perspective: Caught in the Loop - Self-Treating Your Way to Worse Sleep

By Linda Thompson  on 15.04.2026 11:55 am

Although drinking alcohol can serve many purposes in everyday life, from social and to traditions, its connection with sleep often stems from underlying motivations: are we trying to cope to escape negative emotions, or are we directly seeking a shortcut to slumber? Unpacking these "whys" is essential for understanding risk-related usage patterns and their relationship with sleep health.

Staff Perspective: Addressing the Silent Threat of Poor Sleep for Service Members

By Timothy Rogers  on 18.03.2026 1:22 pm
Dr. Tim Rogers

In this blog, Dr. Rogers reviews a congressional report on sleep deprivation from the Department of Defense (2021) and subsequent Government Accountability Office report published in 2024. The blog highlights an upcoming Sleep Summit that focuses on the issues raised by these reports, as well as ways to learn about and participate in the upcoming summit.

Staff Perspective: Sleep is for the Strong - Empowering Service Members Through Shared Decision Making

By Jaime Rodden  on 13.08.2025 11:52 am

Sleep isn’t just a personal health issue for service members; it’s a mission-critical factor that affects unit cohesion, operational performance, and overall force readiness. Yet for years, military culture sent a different message. Pushing through exhaustion was worn like a badge of honor, and phrases like “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” were all too common. Sleep deprivation was seen as a sign of toughness rather than a threat to mission success. Thankfully, the conversation is shifting.

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