The GP Show #178 Insomnia with Dr David Cunnington
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Nov 27, 2023 
Dr David Cunnington, specialist sleep physician and co-founder of SleepHub, discusses the prevalence and definitions of insomnia, the importance of taking a history and exam for insomnia, effective interventions for sleep like cognitive-behavioral therapy, the impact of camping on sleep, the limited efficacy of sleep supplements, the role of medication and melatonin in treating insomnia, and recommendations for insomnia resources.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Understanding Insomnia: Prevalence, Definitions, and Myths
05:49 • 17min
Taking a History and Exam for Insomnia
22:47 • 19min
Changing Expectations and Effective Interventions for Sleep
42:01 • 9min
The Potential Benefits of Camping and Concerns about Modernity's Impact on Sleep
50:31 • 3min
Sleep, Supplements, and Efficacy: Exploring the Role of Supplements in Improving Sleep
53:08 • 4min
The Role of Medication and Melatonin in Treating Insomnia
56:39 • 9min
Insomnia Medications, Personalization, and Resource Recommendations
01:05:22 • 3min