Care is Primary: Practical Tips for Everyday Practice
from Partners in Progressive Medical Education
Losing Sleep: Rethinking Insomnia and Mental Health
In this episode of Care is Primary, we dive into why insomnia should be treated as a standalone disorder and how new therapies like dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) can help improve outcomes in primary care.
We’re joined by an expert psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Swainson, who shares practical guidance on assessing and managing insomnia safely and effectively.
Together, we discuss:
🧠How to differentiate short-term sleep issues from chronic insomnia
🧠Limitations of traditional sleep medications and the role of DORAs
🧠Managing insomnia alongside depression, anxiety, and sleep apnea
🧠Practical strategies for combining therapies to improve outcomes
🧠How to differentiate short-term sleep issues from chronic insomnia
🧠Limitations of traditional sleep medications and the role of DORAs
🧠Managing insomnia alongside depression, anxiety, and sleep apnea
🧠Practical strategies for combining therapies to improve outcomes
This is a must-listen episode for primary care providers looking to optimize sleep care, improve patient well-being, and confidently integrate new insomnia treatments into practice.