The National Institute of Health, in its June 13 - 15, 2005 State-of-the-Science Conference Statement, indicates behavioral treatment of primary insomnia has been shown to be equally as effective as prescription medications. It may also have positive benefits in contrast to medication lasting well beyond the active treatment period.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital's Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program is devoted to the treatment of insomnia and related sleep disorders using best of practice behavioral and non-pharmacological interventions.
Our goals are to:
evaluate and treat insomnia and related sleep disorders
utilize well-established cognitive behavioral interventions in treatment
consult with physicians and health care providers
increase public awareness and education about insomnia and related sleep disorders
conduct clinical research related to the application of behavioral intervention to sleep disorders.
Patients who visit our clinic receive an assessment to evaluate factors that may be contributing to their insomnia or related sleep disorder. Some of these factors include but are not limited to:
poor sleep hygeine
excessive time in bed
other sleep disorders such as restless leg syndrom or obstructive sleep apnea
stress
chronic pain
depression and anxiety
Following the initial assessment, an individualized treatment plan is created. In some cases additional assessment measures may be needed.
The clinic is in the Neuroscience Institute located in the Piper Building on the Abbott Northwestern Hospital campus. For more information about the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic call 612-863-3200.
Neuroscience Institute
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Mail Route 39304
800 East 28th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407-3799
612-863-3200
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