Behavioral sleep medicine
Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Behavioral Sleep Medicine (pronunciation: /bɪˈheɪvjərəl sliːp ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and related conditions.
Etymology
The term "Behavioral Sleep Medicine" is derived from the words "behavior", "sleep", and "medicine". "Behavior" (from the Old English behav(i)our meaning conduct, demeanor) refers to the actions or reactions of an organism in response to stimuli. "Sleep" (from the Old English slæp meaning the state of being asleep) refers to the natural, regularly recurring state of rest for the mind and body. "Medicine" (from the Latin medicina meaning the art of healing) refers to the science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases.
Related Terms
- Sleep Disorders: A group of conditions that affect the ability to sleep well on a regular basis.
- Insomnia: A sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.
- Sleep Apnea: A serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): A structured program that helps you identify and replace thoughts and behaviors that cause or worsen sleep problems with habits that promote sound sleep.
- Sleep Hygiene: A variety of different practices and habits that are necessary to have good nighttime sleep quality and full daytime alertness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Behavioral sleep medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Behavioral sleep medicine
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