The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast cover image

PTSD 101: Diagnosis

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

00:00

The Crucial Link Between Sleep and PTSD Recovery

This chapter explores the significant connection between sleep disturbances and PTSD, noting that about 90% of sufferers experience sleep-related issues. It highlights the role of nightmares and sleep apnea in complicating treatment, while examining the physiological mechanisms that link disrupted sleep to the exacerbation of PTSD symptoms.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app