{"product_id":"sleep-disorders-elements-history-treatments-and-research-9781440864452","title":"Sleep Disorders: Elements, History, Treatments, and Research","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis sourcebook presents the history of sleep disorders, from restless legs to insomnia to night terrors, alongside emerging research, illustrations of sleep disorders in society, and treatments.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the \u003cb\u003eHealth and Psychology Sourcebooks\u003c\/b\u003e series, this compact volume offers concise information on an issue threatening human health and well-being: sleep disorders. The authors are established psychologists and researchers specializing in the study of sleep and sleep disorders, one an editor for the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Sleep Disorders and Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e and the other a certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book begins with an introduction that underscores how prevalent sleep disorders and the condition of sleep deprivation are in this nation and why they are considered a public health concern. Chapters explain and illustrate disorders including apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, nightmares, night terrors, and sleepwalking, with each chapter providing an empirical review followed by a case study. For each disorder, history; signs and symptoms; incidence; theory; personal, familial, societal, and economic factors; treatments and solutions; and emerging research are included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathy J. Sexton-Radek\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, CBSM, is professor of psychology at Elmhurst College. She is an editor for the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Sleep Disorders and Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e and a board member of several professional journals on sleep medicine\/health psychology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGina Graci\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, CBSM, is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist employed as a private practitioner specializing in sleep disorders and psychosocial oncology. Graci has published widely in leading medical journals.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Praeger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50850233745682,"sku":"9781440864452","price":83.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_611d6a18-01f6-4959-aba9-c0d797674fe5.jpg?v=1737408633","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sleep-disorders-elements-history-treatments-and-research-9781440864452","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}