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OverviewThis sourcebook presents the history of sleep disorders, from restless legs to insomnia to night terrors, alongside emerging research, illustrations of sleep disorders in society, and treatments. Part of the Health and Psychology Sourcebooks series, this compact volume offers concise information on an issue threatening human health and well-being: sleep disorders. The authors are established psychologists and researchers specializing in the study of sleep and sleep disorders, one an editor for the Journal of Sleep Disorders and Therapy and the other a certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist. The book begins with an introduction that underscores how prevalent sleep disorders and the condition of sleep deprivation are in this nation and why they are considered a public health concern. Chapters explain and illustrate disorders including apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, nightmares, night terrors, and sleepwalking, with each chapter providing an empirical review followed by a case study. For each disorder, history; signs and symptoms; incidence; theory; personal, familial, societal, and economic factors; treatments and solutions; and emerging research are included. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kathleen J. Sexton-Radek Ph.D. , Gina GraciPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc ISBN: 9781440864452ISBN 10: 1440864454 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 02 December 2021 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsSeries Foreword Introduction 1 Insomnia 2 Sleep Apnea 3 Restless Legs/Periodic Limb Movement Disorder 4 Pain and Sleep 5 Parasomnias 6 Narcolepsy 7 Pediatric Sleep 8 Student Sleep 9 Oncology and Sleep 10 Dreaming as a Psychological Process Further Resources IndexReviewsRecommended. All readers. - Choice Recommended. All readers. * Choice * Author InformationKathy J. Sexton-Radek, PhD, CBSM, is professor of psychology at Elmhurst College. She is an editor for the Journal of Sleep Disorders and Therapy and a board member of several professional journals on sleep medicine/health psychology. Gina Graci, PhD, CBSM, is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist employed as a private practitioner specializing in sleep disorders and psychosocial oncology. Graci has published widely in leading medical journals. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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