For many, the switching between daylight saving to standard time, or vice versa, can bring up feelings of dread over the disruption to their sleep schedule. This disruption can lead to drastic, albeit short-term, effects to people's physical and mental health. Recently, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) published a statement on daylight ... Continue Reading
CBT SoCal’s Dr. Julissa Cortes teaches strategies for sleep difficulties in youth
Most parents have experienced the frustration of sleepless nights as they try to help their child get to bed. Parents, and adolescents themselves, know the difficulty in keeping regular sleep hours as a teenager. CBT SoCal's Dr. Julissa Cortes recently held a 1-hour training in which she taught therapists how to help children and adolescents deal ... Continue Reading
Is the pandemic giving you insomnia?
How has your sleep been lately? How about for the past year? For many, the pandemic has been the cause of sleepless nights. Difficulty sleeping during the pandemic has been so common the term "coronasomnia" was coined. In a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, business columnist David Lazarus discussed this epidemic of sleep ... Continue Reading
The science behind why sleep matters. Part 3. How to get a good night’s sleep
Sleep is important. Getting enough sleep is a crucial part of living a healthy lifestyle. Lack of sleep is related to irritability, worry, and even depression. When we don't get enough sleep we are also more likely to gain weight and suffer from hypertension. In recent blog posts, we discussed how much sleep is necessary and how sleep ... Continue Reading
The science behind why sleep matters. Part 2. Insomnia happens
Getting enough sleep is a vital part of maintaining physical and mental health. In a recent blog post, we began discussing research reviewed by journalist Holly Pevzner in Psychology Today, which highlighted important facts about sleep. For example, studies show that physical pain hurts more to someone lacking sleep. In addition to ... Continue Reading
Presentation on CBT for Insomnia to Pasadena-area Psychologists
Last week, CBT SoCal's Dr. Martin Hsia presented at the September meeting of San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association's (SGVPA) monthly continuing education luncheon. The event was held at the Pasadena Women's City Club, and the presentation was titled "Supporting Sleep: The Unsung Pillar of Mental Health - An Introduction to Cognitive Behavior ... Continue Reading