Nightmare Disorder.
Sleep medicine clinics March 1, 2024 Victoria R Garriques, Deepali M Dhruve, Michael R Nadorff
Nightmare disorder is a prevalent condition with significant psychosocial impacts. This review describes its diagnosis using established assessment tools and evaluates both psychological and pharmacologic treatments, noting their efficacy and side effects. It discusses optimizing therapy by weighing medication against psychotherapy, addressing co-morbidities, cultural factors, and the roles of technology and service animals. The review concludes with recommendations for effective clinical care.