Chickens & Eggs - Treatment Order in Cases of Co-Morbid PTSD and Insomnia (On Demand)

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Chickens & Eggs: Treatment Order in Cases of Co-Morbid PTSD and Insomnia​

Originally presented 21 February 2017

 

Description: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and sleep problems go hand in hand; in fact, sleep problems are a symptom of PTSD. This webinar addressed potential approaches for clinicians to use when treating patients with co-morbid PTSD and Insomnia Disorder. Presenters were reviewed criteria and evidence-based treatments for PTSD and Insomnia Disorder, respectively. Participants were then explore the research literature on outcomes of these treatments and whether treatment of one disorder may improve symptoms of the other disorder. A panel discussion was considered in which order clinicians provided treatment, utilizing case examples to illuminate key considerations.

Learning Objectives: 

• Assess the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sleep problems as it relates to diagnosis and treatment of PTSD and insomnia disorder.
• Evaluate current evidence-based treatments for PTSD and insomnia disorder.
• Analyze the findings from research on treatment order for comorbid PTSD and insomnia disorder to inform treatment planning.
  

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.