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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)

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Characteristics Review Peer reviewed
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.