Sleep Medicine in Psychiatry with Dr. Barry Krakow

In conversation with Dr. Barry Krakow, a board-certified sleep specialist, listeners discover the pivotal role of sleep medicine in psychiatry. Dr. Krakow stresses the need to recognize independent sleep disorders in mental health treatment, particularly for conditions like PTSD. He introduces innovative approaches like imagery rehearsal therapy for nightmares. The discussion also covers the complexity of N3 sleep and effective treatments for sleep apnea, highlighting the essential integration of sleep education in psychiatric training.