A Better Night's Sleep

DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @DHAConnected (https://twitter.com/DHAConnected) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHAConnectedHealth The docs (Drs. Jon Olin and Julie Kinn) talk about nightmares, including the role of stress, trauma and PTSD in the military and veteran population. Jon describes how to know when to seek help and both medication and non-medication treatments. For more information about the therapy Jon describes, Imagery Rehearsal Therapy, try the Dream EZ mobile app (https://t2health.dcoe.mil/dream-ez). To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBT697PtYV4) A Better Night’s Sleep is produced by the Defense Health Agency (https://health.mil/). Music is Take Me Higher by Jahzzar (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Take_Me_Higher_1626)

Jon reminds Julie and the listeners about the different kinds of sleep apneas: obstructive (more common) and central (less common). He then describes a variety of evidence-based treatment options, including Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines. DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @DHAConnected (https://twitter.com/DHAConnected) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHAConnectedHealth To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THndhqEb5oI) A Better Night’s Sleep is produced by the Defense Health Agency (https://health.mil/). Music is Take Me Higher by Jahzzar (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Take_Me_Higher_1626)

Julie learns that a sleep study is not research on sleep. Jon explains how clinicians observe a patient's sleep throughout the night, primarily to diagnose sleep apneas. Jon tells listeners exactly what to expect before, during, and after a sleep study and describes a few different options. Jon and Julie then discuss the difference between obstructive and central sleep apneas, and how they relate to insomnia and other issues. Hosts: Drs. Julie Kinn and Jonathan Olin. DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @DHAConnected (https://twitter.com/DHAConnected) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHAConnectedHealth To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33ySOBYW2ik) A Better Night’s Sleep is produced by the Defense Health Agency (https://health.mil/). Music is Take Me Higher by Jahzzar (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Take_Me_Higher_1626)

Julie tries to stump Jon by asking how he would treat the insomnia and sleep conditions of a few hypothetical military service members and veterans. These clinical examples focus on post-deployment sleep issues, health conditions, use of caffeine, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, and more. With Drs. Julie Kinn and Jonathan Olin. Email us: dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @MilitaryHealth (https://twitter.com/militaryhealth) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militaryhealth To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm4bkTs0CuA) A Better Night’s Sleep is produced by the Defense Health Agency (https://health.mil/). Music is Take Me Higher by Jahzzar (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Take_Me_Higher_1626)

Jon and Julie describe a variety of over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, and prescription medications that are commonly used for sleep and insomnia. Jon explains how these are used, and what the research says about their effectiveness. DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @DHAConnected (https://twitter.com/DHAConnected) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHAConnectedHealth To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BngLfdIoqWs) A Better Night’s Sleep is produced by the Defense Health Agency (https://health.mil/). Music is Take Me Higher by Jahzzar (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Take_Me_Higher_1626)

After discussing how caffeine can affect sleep and insomnia, Jon and Julie return to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi). They describe the final two components of this evidence-based treatment: stimulus control and sleep restriction. Learn more about CBTi with the CBTi Coach mobile app (https://mobile.va.gov/app/cbt-i-coach). EDHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @DHAConnected (https://twitter.com/DHAConnected) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHAConnectedHealth To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkXemV2D3t4) A Better Night’s Sleep is produced by the Defense Health Agency (https://health.mil/). Music is Take Me Higher by Jahzzar (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Take_Me_Higher_1626)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi) is this week's focus. Jon and Julie talk about two components of this evidence-based treatment: relaxation and sleep hygiene. Our hosts also discuss melatonin, jet lag, and using screens and electronic devices before bed. Learn more about CBTi with the CBTi Coach mobile app (https://mobile.va.gov/app/cbt-i-coach). DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @DHAConnected (https://twitter.com/DHAConnected) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHAConnectedHealth To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqtL83yWZxs) A Better Night’s Sleep is produced by the Defense Health Agency (https://health.mil/). Music is Take Me Higher by Jahzzar (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Take_Me_Higher_1626)

Learn about A Better Night's Sleep podcast, and hosts Dr. Jon Olin (Director, Evans Army Medical Center Sleep Lab) and Dr. Julie Kinn (Defense Health Agency). Our hosts describe how the series will focus on both common and unusual sleep conditions, and the best evidence-based methods of treatment. DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @DHAConnected (https://twitter.com/DHAConnected) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHAConnectedHealth To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7vB4Nu-UGU) A Better Night’s Sleep is produced by the Defense Health Agency (https://health.mil/). Music is Take Me Higher by Jahzzar (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Take_Me_Higher_1626)

Learn about the new podcast series, A Better Night's Sleep, produced by the Defense Health Agency. DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @DHAConnected (https://twitter.com/DHAConnected) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHAConnectedHealth