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...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kimberly Reiter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Ottawa 2015-11-01
Series:University of Ottawa Journal of Medicine
Online Access:https://uottawa.scholarsportal.info/ottawa/index.php/uojm-jmuo/article/view/1373

Similar Items