Sleep Disorders

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CE Course Description

Patients suffering from sleep issues often experience symptoms of mental illness. Additionally, patients with mental illnesses often struggle with sleep. Sleep disorders often result in driving accidents, reduced academic and vocational performance, and can increase the risk for suicide. Therefore, it is essential for mental health professionals to effectively identify and treat symptoms related to difficulty sleeping. This course will review information regarding sleep disorders and the various treatment methods ensuring that mental health professionals are adequately trained for supporting patients who present with sleep difficulty. 

Author: Sara Amundson, MSW

CE Course Objectives

1. Explore the types of sleep disorders and the symptoms presented 
2. Review sleep disorder treatment options
3. Examine mental health conditions that often result in difficulty sleeping to encourage providers to treat underlying conditions

CE Course Outline

Introduction (3 mins)

1. Overview of the importance of sleep for overall health and well-being (3 mins)

What is sleep? (3 mins)

1. Definition of sleep and its physiological and psychological importance (3 mins)

Why should mental health professionals understand and treat sleep issues? (4 mins)

1. Impact of sleep on mental health outcomes (4 mins)

Types, symptoms, and causes (15 mins)

1. Insomnia (3 mins)
2. Sleep Apnea (3 mins)
3. Narcolepsy (3 mins)
4. Restless Legs Syndrome (3 mins)
5. REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (3 mins)

Pediatric Sleep Conditions (5 mins)

1. Arousal Disorders (3 mins)
2. Snoring (2 mins)

Short term/long term effects (5 mins)

1. Physical, cognitive, and emotional short-term effects (3 mins)
2. Long-term implications, including chronic illnesses and mental health disorders (2 mins)

Sleep hygiene/prevention (8 mins)

1. Evidence-based sleep hygiene practices and prevention strategies (8 mins)

Correlation between sleep and mental illness (6 mins)

1. Correlation between sleep disorders and trauma (3 mins)
2. Mental health interventions for sleep disorders (3 mins)

What is cross-systems collaboration and why is it important when working with patients with sleep disorders? (5 mins)

1. Definition and importance of cross-systems collaboration (2 mins)
2. Role of healthcare providers, educators, and families in treating sleep disorders (3 mins)

Case Studies (6 mins)

1. Carlos (2 mins)
2. Tasha (2 mins)
3. Joshua (2 mins)

Additional Resources:

1. References (Not timed)

Total Time: 60 minutes (1 hour)
Course Level: Introductory

Course Date: 2020-12-14

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