ABSTRACT

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 334 Seasons, Sleep, and Depression ..................................................................................................... 335 Bipolar Depression ......................................................................................................................... 336 Addressing Sleep ........................................................................................................................... 336 General Medical Issues .................................................................................................................. 336 Sleep Disorders-Sleep Apnea ...................................................................................................... 336 Sleep Disorders-Restless Leg Syndrome .................................................................................... 337 Treatments for Insomnia: Medications .......................................................................................... 337

Sedatives .................................................................................................................................... 337 Antidepressants ......................................................................................................................... 338 Prescription Melatonin Agents .................................................................................................. 338 Atypical Antipsychotics ............................................................................................................ 339 Anticonvulsants ......................................................................................................................... 339

Psychotherapies and Behavioral Treatments.................................................................................. 339 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) ....... 339

Sleep Hygiene and Self-Help Education on Sleep .........................................................................340 Relaxation ......................................................................................................................................340 Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction .............................................. 341 Integrative Sleep Treatments .......................................................................................................... 341

Music ......................................................................................................................................... 341 Acupuncture and Acupressure................................................................................................... 341 Exercise ..................................................................................................................................... 342 Homeopathy .............................................................................................................................. 343

Devices (Non-Light) ...................................................................................................................... 343 Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation ........................................................................................... 343 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ........................................................................................... 343

Supplements ................................................................................................................................... 343 Melatonin .................................................................................................................................. 343

Herbal Treatments (Oral Use) ........................................................................................................344 Valerian Root .............................................................................................................................344 Passionower ............................................................................................................................344 Kava Kava .................................................................................................................................344

Aromatherapy ................................................................................................................................ 345 Other Nutraceuticals ...................................................................................................................... 345