Treating nightmares and insomnia in posttraumatic stress disorder: a review of current evidence.
Neuropharmacology March 17, 2011 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2011.02.029 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Dreaming |
| Key findings | The review concludes that imagery rehearsal therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia are among the current evidence-based options for nightmares and insomnia in PTSD, but highlights the need for further research to clarify their comparative effectiveness and to address the frequent comorbidity of these sleep disturbances with PTSD. |
Abstract
Treating nightmares and insomnia in posttraumatic stress disorder: a review of current evidence.