Synopses & Reviews
This book is the first to collate the scientific data relating to insomnia in order to improve clinical management.
Review
"Insomnia: Principles and Management announces the arrival of this complex sleep disorder at the frontiers of internal and sleep medicine. With contributions from highly prominent sleep specialists, this multi-authored volume captures the breadth of the field and introduces a diverse array of up-to-date scientific and clinical data ranging from the diagnosis, prevalence, aetiology, and management of insomnia to the neurobiology of sleep and arousal. It also provides several perspectives on related disorders, such as circadian rhythm sleep disorders in sighted and blind subjects, jet lag, and mood disorders." Nava Zisapel, British Medical Journal"[A] well-balanced account of the problems faced by those with insomnia and those caring for insomniacs. This book should be useful, not only to psychologists and psychiatrists but also to others specializing in sleep medicine, especially neurologists and general practitioners with an interest in sleep disorders." J.M. Shneerson, Psychological Medicine"[U]seful and valuable as a source of information about, as well as a treatment guide for, insomnia.It is comprehensive without getting bogged down in too much extraneous detail. It is an interesting book and easy to read. For the more knowledgeable clinician or researcher of sleep/insomnia, this book serves as a basic quick review of the recent research data." Doody's Review ServiceG"In an age when sleeplessness plagues so many, it is fortunate to finally have a formal treatise on the topic for our consideration. This book provides a useful, comprehensive collection of viewpoints about what we call 'insomnia,' and appropriate diagnostic and treatment considerations for our clinical work. The text offers a richness that leaders in the field of sleep medicine, and insomnia research in particular, can provide." -The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, Mary B. O'Malley, PhD, MD"This book has something to offer all physicians: general practicioners, psychiatrists, and even sleep specialists. The editors and chapter authors form a virtual who's who of the world's experts in imsomnia research and treatment.... This is an ambitious and wide-ranging book that nevertheless hits its many targets. The book should be in the library of every physician who hopes to properly evaluate and treat insomnia."
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
Synopsis
This book is the first of its kind to collate the up-to-date scientific data relating to insomnia in order to improve clinical management. A team of experts covers insomnia throughout the lifespan, the relevant biological systems, and the impact of related problems (such as shift work, mood disorders, et cetera).
Table of Contents
Foreword; Introduction: Clinical work with insomnia state of the art Peter Hauri; Part I. Characterization of Insomnia: 1. Diagnosis and classification of insomnia disorders Daniel J. Buysse; 2. Daytime sequelae of insomnia Jacqueline D. Kloss; 3. Insomnia in psychiatric disorders Martin P. Szuba and Jacqueline D. Kloss; Part II. Treatment of Insomnia: 4. Treating insomnia with behavioral approaches: evidence for efficacy, effectiveness, and practicality Charles M. Morin; 5. The sleep-promoting effects of melatonin Robert L. Sack, Rod J. Hughes, Maria Laura N. Pires and Alfred J. Lewy; 6. Long-term use of hypnotic medications Wallace B. Mendelson; Part III. Special Topics in Insomnia: 7. Insomnia in children and adolescents Jodi Mindell; 8. Insomnia in geriatric populations Jennifer Martin and Sonia Ancoli-Israel; 9. Insomnia due to circadian rhythm disturbances Diane B. Boivin and Francine O. James; Part IV. Neuroanatomical Mechanisms of Insomnia: 10. Molecular approaches to understanding insomnia Allan L. Pack and Miroslaw Mackiewicz; 11. Amygdalar modulation of sleep regulation: implications for insomnia Larry D. Sanford; 12. Hypothalamic pathways and neurotransmitters regulating sleep Clifford B. Saper and Thomas E. Scammell; 13. Summary of the issues and discussion of the future David F. Dinges; Appendices: A. Stimulus control; B. Sleep hygiene; C. Sleep restriction; D. Bibliography for related self-help books; E. Medications used as hypnotic agents; F. Classification; G. Sleep societies; H. Sleep journals; Index.