Team Discussion

Question 1

Treating Insomnia

Despite all the knowledge scientists have about the function and process of sleep, it is not known how much sleep humans actually need. Furthermore, people may need more or less sleep at different stages of life. What is clear is that a great number of people report that they do not get enough sleep because once they go to bed, the sleep they seek does not come readily.

For this week’s Discussion you examine the stages of sleep and the biological and behavioral effects of sleep deprivation. You also assess the use of sleeping pills for the treatment of insomnia.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4 a brief description of the stages of sleep and two potential effects of sleep deprivation on an individual’s daily functioning. Then describe the mechanisms of action of modern sleeping pills. Finally, explain one advantage and one limitation for using sleeping pills to treat insomnia. Support your postings and responses with specific references to the literature and Learning Resources.

Question 2

In the subject line, put: “Last name, First name (Week 10).” As an example, your subject line should look like: Paul, Patrice (Week 10).

Initial Post (minimum of 5 meaningful sentences per prompt; cite something from the reading(s) with page number for one of the prompts):

1. Discuss something you found interesting in the required readings.
2. Describe one main challenge of working in a psychiatric hospital.
3. Of the settings studied in this course, which one do you feel is your best fit? Why? (This is pure reflection, so no citing is required.)