Imagery rehearsal therapy is an effective way to treat adults with nightmare disorder. A new study from Canada shows that it also can be helpful for children. The small study involved 11 boys and nine girls between 9 and 11 years of age. Each [...]
Does a U.S. soldier who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) deserve a Purple Heart? The question has sparked a heated debate in the military community. Stars and Stripes, the American Forces Press Service and the New York Times report that the Defense Department recently [...]
A long-term study shows that hypnosis may be an effective treatment option for people with certain parasomnias. The study indicates that hypnosis may be most effective at treating nightmares and sleepwalking. People with sleep terrors may be less likely to improve after hypnotic treatment. [...]
Parasomnias are sleep disorders that involve undesirable events and experiences. They occur during sleep, as you fall asleep, or as you wake up. These sleep-related behaviors are very common in children and for the most part, are a normal part of childhood. Parasomnias begin [...]
