Wake therapy
Wake Therapy
Wake therapy, also known as sleep deprivation therapy or total sleep deprivation (TSD), is a form of psychotherapy that involves depriving the patient of sleep for a prolonged period to treat severe depression and other mood disorders.
Pronunciation
The term "wake therapy" is pronounced as /weɪk ˈθɛrəpi/.
Etymology
The term "wake therapy" is derived from the English words "wake", meaning to cease sleeping, and "therapy", meaning treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
Definition
Wake therapy is a treatment method that involves keeping the patient awake for extended periods, typically 24 to 36 hours, to reset the circadian rhythm and improve symptoms of depression. It is often used in conjunction with light therapy and/or sleep phase advance.
History
Wake therapy was first used in the 1970s as a treatment for depression. It was observed that depriving patients of sleep for one night could rapidly reduce symptoms of depression, although the effects were often temporary.
Procedure
The procedure for wake therapy involves keeping the patient awake for a specified period, usually 24 to 36 hours. This is often followed by a period of recovery sleep, then a phase advance where the patient's sleep-wake cycle is gradually shifted to an earlier time.
Effectiveness
While wake therapy can provide rapid relief from symptoms of depression, the effects are often temporary. It is typically used as part of a broader treatment plan, often in conjunction with light therapy and/or sleep phase advance.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wake therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Wake therapy
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