3 Articles on States of Consciousness: Sleep, Nightmares, Dreams, & Hypnosis ARTICLE #1 TITLE How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep – Well Guides DESCRIPTION Want to know about how to really “get a better night’s sleep”? This is the most comprehensive article that focuses on the issue. “Most people know they need to… Read more »
Posts Tagged: sleep disorders
Psychology Update — Can a Musical Reminder Banish Bad Dreams?
TITLE Can a Musical Reminder Banish Bad Dreams? Scientists hope that playing certain chords while sleeping can trigger positive memories and prevent nightmares DESCRIPTION What an incredible and fascinating article about a condition called “Nightmare Disorder”. Over the course of our lives from childhood through older adulthood, we all have experienced an occasional nightmare. … Read more »
Psychology Update — Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills
TITLE Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills DESCRIPTION Though this article is a few years old, it highlights an important development in the treatment of sleep disorders: Cognitive behavioral therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). “Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep,… Read more »
Psychology Update — How to Improve Your Sleep Routine in 3 Weeks
TITLE How to Improve Your Sleep Routine in 3 Weeks DESCRIPTION Sleep is a major topic in Psychology. When asked about how much sleep they need, most folks answer with one word “MORE!” Sleep researchers have generated lists of “sleep hygiene” rules that, in reality, will improve sleep if followed consistently for a few… Read more »
Psychology Update — A Guide to Sleep Apnea
TITLE A Guide to Sleep Apnea DESCRIPTION This is an extremely compressive list of “articles” related to the issues of sleep apnea: what it is, diagnosis, symptoms, dangers, and treatment. It contains every thing that comprises an excellent resource for students when the sleep disorders are discussed in class. From the site: “Every night,… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES ON THE PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE OF SLEEP
3 ARTICLES ON THE PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE OF SLEEP ARTICLE #1 TITLE The Neuroscience of ‘Rock-a-Bye Baby’ DESCRIPTION This is an easy to read fascinating article about a study that investigates “rocking” motion, sleep efficiency, and memory. “New research shows that a slow rocking motion not only improves sleep but also can help people… Read more »
Psychology Update — Patient Voices: Restless Leg Syndrome
TITLE Patient Voices: Restless Leg Syndrome DESCRIPTION Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a little known sleep disorder. It must be diagnosed through a sleep lab study. This particular site provides an experiential understanding of how individuals manifest and cope with RLS. The site provides both written and audio segments. It is useful for… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE TOPIC OF SLEEP & RELATED DISORDERS
3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE TOPIC OF SLEEP & RELATED DISORDERS ARTICLE #1 TITLE Exactly What 7 Sleep Experts Do When They Can’t Fall Asleep DESCRIPTION The sleep section of the textbook in the introductory course in Psychology is always a hit with the students. Usually the professor and the textbook… Read more »
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — American Sleep Association
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE American Sleep Association URL https://www.sleepassociation.org DESCRIPTION This is a fabulous resource related to sleep. It discusses all aspects of sleep and sleep disorders. Importantly, it provides a link to sleep hygiene rules. It is an excellent resource for teaching as well as for students interested… Read more »
Psychology UpDate — 3 ARTICLES EXPLORING “EXPLODING HEAD SYNDROME”
3 ARTICLES EXPLORING “EXPLODING HEAD SYNDROME” ARTICLE #1 TITLE Exploding Head Syndrome DESCRIPTION The American Sleep Association describes Exploding Head Syndrome as “Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is a disorder characterized by the perception of loud noises (e.g. a bomb explosion, gunshot or cymbal crash) when going to sleep or awakening. Contrary to… Read more »
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