The Treatment of Sleep Disturbances in the PTSD Patient
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating anxiety disorder that develops in 25-30% of individuals exposed to a traumatic event. Sleep disturbances (i.e. nightmares and restless sleep) are common symptoms of PTSD, affecting approximately 70-87% of patients. Studi...
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University of Ottawa
2015-11-01
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| Series: | University of Ottawa Journal of Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://uottawa.scholarsportal.info/ottawa/index.php/uojm-jmuo/article/view/1373 |