From the Diagnosis Dictionary

Insomnia
Sleeplessness, Sleep Disorder

Insomnia is the feeling of inadequate or poor-quality sleep, usually due to trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, or a tendency to wake up too early. Lack of sleep can stem from (or snowball into) a host of other problems, from an inability to concentrate to an episode of depression. Factors such as stress, anxiety, a medical problem or the use of certain medications make the chance of in insomnia more likely. Both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatments abound.

Insomnia Tests

Sleep Hygiene

Are you getting the shut-eye you need?

Sleep Hygiene - Short

Are you tossing and turning at night?

Anxiety

Do stress and anxiety interfere with your life?

Depression - Short

Determine if you have a depressive disorder.

The Latest on Insomnia

An argument with the experts. by Gayle Greene, PhD

Tired of hearing the same old advice? An argument with the experts. by Gayle Greene, PhD

Time to rethink the disease model of depression? by Jonathan Rottenberg, Ph.D.

"By Jove, it's the reward circuitry!" by Marnia Robinson

Late night texting contributes to a delayed sleep phase nightmare. by John Cline, Ph.D.

Giving is reciprocal and self-balancing. by Cami Walker

Sleep hygiene promotes good sleep habits. by John Cline, Ph.D.

Women in a stable relationship sleep better. by Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.

Sleep restriction can deepen and consolidate sleep. by John Cline, Ph.D.

Some parents really struggle at getting their toddlers to sleep by Dennis Rosen, M.D.

Insomnia Blogs

Sleepless in America
Healthy rest, problem sleep, and the dreams and nightmares therein.
By John Cline
Sleep Newzzz
Information from "The Sleep Doctor" for better sleep and better health.
By Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.
Insomniac
How to become sleep savvy.
By Gayle Greene PhD
Sleeping Angels
How children's sleep affects their health and well being.
By Dennis Rosen, M.D.