What is Insomnia?
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This handout provides a general overview of primary insomnia, defining it as persistent sleep difficulties lasting over one month and distinguishing it from transient issues or other sleep disorders. It outlines common causes, associated psychological conditions, and the daytime impacts of chronic insomnia, such as mood disturbances and poor concentration. The resource also describes the 'vicious cycle' of insomnia and briefly mentions management strategies like sleep hygiene and cognitive therapy.
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@misc{allodium:3e58d4e9110a4158,
title = {What is Insomnia?},
organization = {Centre for Clinical Interventions},
url = {https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Sleep/Sleep---Information-Sheets/Sleep-Information-Sheet---02---What-is-Insomnia.pdf}
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TY - GEN TI - What is Insomnia? PB - Centre for Clinical Interventions UR - https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Sleep/Sleep---Information-Sheets/Sleep-Information-Sheet---02---What-is-Insomnia.pdf ER -
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What is Insomnia?. (n.d.). Centre for Clinical Interventions. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Sleep/Sleep---Information-Sheets/Sleep-Information-Sheet---02---What-is-Insomnia.pdf
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