Overview

Sleep was once described as a vital behavior of unknown function. Although there is still much debate regarding the exact function of sleep, over the past decade, our understanding of the molecular and biological processes that underlie sleep and wake states has increased exponentially. Likewise, we have become ever more aware of the physiological and psychiatric consequences of disturbed sleep. In this book, we provide an update on the current knowledge of the environmental, neurobiological, and genetic factors that influence sleep and wakefulness. We also provide evidence-based guidance for the accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment of various sleep/wake disorders.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, you should be better able to:

• • Describe the neurobiological and molecular bases of sleep/wake cycles

• • Apply differential diagnostic assessment of patients with sleep/wake problems according to established best practices

• • Implement treatment strategies to address sleep/wake disorders

Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements

The Neuroscience Education Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Neuroscience Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy (ASAP), Division 55 of the American Psychological Association, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ASAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy designates this program for 6.0 CE credits for psychologists.

Nurses: for all of your CNE requirements for recertification, the ANCC will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Some of the content of this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 2.0 continuing education hours of pharmacotherapeutics.

Physician Assistants: the NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the AMA (providers accredited by the ACCME).

Optional Posttest and CME Credit Instructions

There is a fee for the optional posttest (waived for NEI Members). The estimated time for completion of this activity is 6.0 hours.