Article Title
Sleep-Wake Disorders and a Look at Insomnia through Biological and Behavioral Perspectives
Keywords
insomnia, biological perspective, behavioral perspective
Disciplines
Psychological Phenomena and Processes
Abstract
Insomnia is defined by difficulties in falling asleep, maintaining sleep, and problems with early morning awakenings. Unfortunately, due to these symptoms daytime fatigue often follows. Daytime fatigue may have a severe impact on an individual’s day. Insomnia symptoms may not exist alone, however. Individuals who are diagnosed with insomnia have another disorder present as well. Often insomnia is paired with anxiety and mood disorders. Therefore, insomnia can be viewed through the biological and behavioral perspectives. Insomnia is a disorder that can be treated. The most common treatment would be cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, but treatment is not limited to just that.
Recommended Citation
Fontanarosa, Mia. "Sleep-Wake Disorders and a Look at Insomnia through Biological and Behavioral Perspectives." The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research 18 (2017): -. Web. [date of access]. <https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/ur/vol18/iss1/3>.