Sleep Pills

by The Sleep NeuroLab

Medicine Mental Health

Season 1

Sleep and Depression part 2

In this episode we talk about the intersection between sleep and mood, particularly depression. What effect does sleep have in mood regulation? How are sleep duration and mood related? What changes does patients with depression may have on sleep? Do sleep interventions have a role in the treatment of depression?

Sleep in women across the menstrual cycle

Women face changes in hormones along the menstrual cycle that may have a significant impact on different areas of their life. Among them, changes in sleep may happen. Some particular periods represent moments of higher susceptibility to those sleep changes. We also explore what can be done to improve sleep in woman when it is related to hormonal changes. If you have questions about this topic or any other related to sleep and sleep health, you can contact us at: info@sleepneurolab.com.

Sleep after Trauma

On this episode we discuss what impact traumatic experiences may produce on sleep, both in acute and chronic situations, as well as the role that sleep has on the physiological process of overcoming trauma. What changes in sleep do people who experienced traumatic experiences? Are those changes different in acute and chronic situations? What are the consequences that sleep changes may have on affective symptoms in patients who underwent traumatic experiences? How is sleep related to trauma processing? How can severe nightmares be faced from a therapeutic perspective? What should not be done in relation to sleep after a traumatic experience. After having a disrupted sleep for many years after a traumatic situation, can a normal sleep be achieved? All this topics and more are discussed in this episode.

ADHD and Sleep

Does sleep have any effect on people with ADHD? Can ADHD have sleep related symptoms? Does ADHD medication have any impact on sleep? What can I expect as a patient and what can I do about it? Do people with ADHD may have particular changes in sleep? Is sleep an important area that people with ADHD should take care of, as part of their treatment? If I sleep 8 hours does the time I do this have any impact on my attention? Is there something I can do that improves my sleep and has a positive impact on attention, memory and emotional regulation? We will be discussing all these issues and more on this podcast. If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sleepneurolab.com.

Sleep and Chronic Pain

Sleep pills, where we dive into the complex world of sleep in plain language. In this episode we will be discussing the following issues and more. What is the relationship between sleep in chronic pain? What are the disorders most frequently associated with sleep disruption in chronic pain? What sleep related mechanisms may increase pain perception? How sleep impacts quality of life of patients with chronic pain? What can be done to improve sleep in patients with chronic pain? Is it possible to improve sleep in patients who suffer from chronic pain? If you wish more information, you can contact us at info@sleepneurolab.com

Sleep and the aging brain

Sleep and the aging brain What are the changes that sleep experiences as we grow older? Is there a relationship between sleep and the risk of dementia? What are the manifestations that dementia may have on sleep patterns? What is normal and abnormal with sleep when we grow older? What can I do to have a better sleep as I grow old? What is the impact on the family of sleep disruptions in patients with cognitive impairment? How can I support my family member if there is an sleep disorder associated to cognitive impairment? On this episode we will be discussing all these questions and more. If you need more information about any of the topics discussed on this program, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sleepneurolab.com.

Sleep in university students

Early adulthood can be a moment of self-discovery, development of autonomy and learning how to relate to other humans in a new dimension, but also can be challenging from many perspectives, including sleep. How to balance the study or leisure requirements with my own sleep needs? What are the consequences of getting along with very little sleep and "catching up later"? What impact sleep has on my memory, attention and emotional regulation? What is happening to me, that I don't feel sleepy until later and later every day? How can I balance what I want to do and my sleep needs? We will be discussing all those issues and more on this episode.

Sleep in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Today we discuss changes that people with Autism may have and the impact on their families: What changes in sleep do people with ASD have? How are sensory hypersensitivity and sleep changes in people with ASD? What is the role of anxiety on the sleep issues that ASD people have? What can be done to improve sleep in ASD people? Are behavioral strategies adequate or even possible in people with ASD? Do pharmacological interventions have any role in the management of sleep in ASD patients? What role does the family may have on the management of sleep issues in people with ASD? We try to answer all those questions and more. If you have questions or comments, you can contact us: info@sleepneurolab.com

Sleep during Pregnancy and Post-Partum period

This podcast is sponsored by The Sleep NeuroLab. We discuss the complex world of sleep in plain language. During this episode we discuss changes in sleep that happen during the pregnancy and post-partum: How does sleep changes from before being pregnant, into each trimester of pregnancy? What factors affect women during pregnancy? What happens with sleep after the baby is born? Are all those changes related only to have a new born baby in the house or are there other factors that may affect the women during this period? What can be done to have the better possible sleep on this period? What is a good sleep during post-partum? What consequences sleep deprivation may have on the post-partum? What would be real expectations during the post-partum? Is this a problem only of mothers or a problem of parents? Does guilt has some potential role on the sleep problems and quality of life of new mothers on the post-partum period? All those questions and more are addressed on this episode.. If you need more information or have questions or comments, you can reach us at: info@sleepneurolab.com

Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder

Welcome to Sleep Pills, from The Sleep NeuoLab. In this episode we will be discussing: What is the Restless Legs Syndrome? What is the Periodic Limb Movement Disorder? What are the differences and similarities between them? How these conditions may impact sleep? What are the symptoms that patients more frequently present? What are the underlying processes that produce these conditions? How can these conditions be confirmed or rule out? What can do if I am diagnosed with one of these conditions or I suspect that I may have it? We will discuss all these issues and more on this episode. If you wish more information, you may contact us at: info@sleepneurolab.com

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