Sleep or Insomnia Psychiatrists in 85041
Cameo E Johnson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85041 (Online Only)
Depression, anxiety, inability to focus, fearful thoughts and juggling the stresses of children, family, work and relationships can be overwhelming especially when trying to balance religious issues within a unique family dynamic. You don't have to do this alone. If indicated, medications can be prescribed to alleviate symptoms and help you get your mental health back on track. Talk therapy can also help you find ways to manage these stresses and to understand you are not alone.
Depression, anxiety, inability to focus, fearful thoughts and juggling the stresses of children, family, work and relationships can be overwhelming especially when trying to balance religious issues within a unique family dynamic. You don't have to do this alone. If indicated, medications can be prescribed to alleviate symptoms and help you get your mental health back on track. Talk therapy can also help you find ways to manage these stresses and to understand you are not alone.
Flora Stowater
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, FNP-C, ARNP, MSN, RN
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85041 (Online Only)
I am a Psychiatric/Mental Health & Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in the State of Arizona. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. I evaluate, diagnose and treat a variety of psychiatric conditions. I use a holistic approach (body and mind) to target your symptoms; together, we make a plan that is best suited for your condition. I understand that mental illness remains a taboo for many. I believe in treating individuals, not their diagnostics. I offer telepsychiatry in the comfort of your home or car if you have reliable internet. I also offer late hours and weekend appointments for your convenience.
I am a Psychiatric/Mental Health & Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in the State of Arizona. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. I evaluate, diagnose and treat a variety of psychiatric conditions. I use a holistic approach (body and mind) to target your symptoms; together, we make a plan that is best suited for your condition. I understand that mental illness remains a taboo for many. I believe in treating individuals, not their diagnostics. I offer telepsychiatry in the comfort of your home or car if you have reliable internet. I also offer late hours and weekend appointments for your convenience.
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Sleep or Insomnia Psychiatrists
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.