CDP Presents: Sleep Disorder Care in the Military (On Demand)

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CDP Presents: Sleep Disorder Care in the Military

Originally presented 25 April 2018

 

Description:
This 90-minute (75-minutes didactics, 15-minutes Q&A) webinar features a panel of civilian and military sleep experts explaining the role and treatment services of different disciplines in the management of sleep disorders in the military, discussing the state of the research regarding behavioral treatments for insomnia such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy of Insomnia (CBTI) and Brief Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia (BBTI). The panel will also describe ways that behavioral health providers can encourage and promote appropriate referrals to evidence-based sleep treatments by maximizing engagement with primary care teams.

Learning Objectives:

• Appraise the role and clinical importance of different healthcare professionals in the treatment of patients with sleep disorders.
• Recommend research-supported assessment tools and behavioral treatment approaches (CBTI, BBTI) to alleviate symptoms of sleep disorders in military-connected patients. 
• Devise strategies to increase behavioral sleep treatment referrals from primary care for military members and Veterans with sleep disorders.
  

 

The Center for Deployment Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.