WORKSHOP: Management of Chronic Insomnia

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Presenting Author(s): Dr. Payman Hajiazim

Date and time: 23 Mar 2024 from 15:25 to 15:55

Location: Hawthorn A  

Learning Objectives

1. Assess patients with chronic insomnia and assess the comorbidities;
2. Manage chronic insomnia utilizing CBT-l techniques; and
3. Apply strategies for reducing chronic use of sedative-hypnotic medications.

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Abstract

How to assess and treat insomnia, with the emerge of new options for the insomnia management. What might be the role of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia.How to avoid the dependence to the medications for sleep and how to taper off.