Sleep Better Health Information Center

Overview and Facts

Do you...

...have trouble falling asleep?

...wake up during the night and have trouble getting back to sleep?

...wake up tired, feeling as though you have not slept enough?

You are not alone. Insomnia is a common problem for nearly 60 million Americans. It can result in daytime sleepiness, lack of energy, irritability, depression, and difficulty paying attention, learning and remembering. This information center is designed to help you put common sleep issues to rest.

	Take Control of Sleep Problems
Get A Better Night's Rest with our New Audio Podcasts Learn about insomnia, its causes, and try a guided imagery exercise to help you get more restful sleep. To play a podcast, simply click an image below and your media player should launch. To download a podcast see these instructions...   Prepare to Sleep Better MP3 file - 5.74MB 4min. 11 sec. A Better Night's Sleep MP3 file - 12.6MB 13min. 48 sec.    More information: Create a personalized action plan to incorporate one of the ideas in the Prepare to Sleep Better podcast into your regular routine Record your sleep patterns in a Sleep diary  (pdf) Listen to other Relaxation Podcasts
Tips to Help You Start Sleeping Better Tonight Throughout the day there are things you can do to get better sleep at night. Read tips or download the printable pdf  version here. More tips for specific audiences: Quick tips: Getting baby to sleep Help your child get better sleep Cancer: Home treatment for sleep problems Coping with changing sleep patterns as you get older
Take Action for Better Sleep These ActionSets are designed to help you make simple changes to get better sleep. Insomnia: Improving your sleep RLS: Getting more sleep Sleep problems: Dealing with jet lag
Address Your Stress If stress is keeping you awake at night, turn to Hill Physicians’ stress management resources. Check out our stress management tools for coping with insomnia.
Increase Your Coping Skills Sleep problems are common among people who are battling depression. Sleep problems might lead to depression or make symptoms worse, and depression can cause sleep disturbances. Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help to address negative thoughts and beliefs about either condition, which often lead to further disruption in sleep.  More information: Positive Thinking with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy If you think you might be experiencing depression, visit our Depression Health Information Center for self-care tips. Many Hill Physicians members, but not all, have behavioral health benefits. Those who have benefits can self-refer for cognitive-behavioral therapy. Learn more about behavioral health benefits.
Make Decisions about Sleep Problems You are an important partner in making decisions about your healthcare. There are many factors to consider when making a decision. The following guides can help you identify these considerations and focus on what is best for you. Should I take sleeping pills for insomnia? Sleep Apnea: Should I have a sleep study? Sleep Apnea: Should I have surgery? If you ultimately decide to have surgery, be sure to listen to our Preparing for Surgery and Healing from Surgery audio podcasts to learn how the mind-body connection works to speed healing.
	Learn More About Sleep Problems
Common Questions about Insomnia Get answers to common questions about insomnia. Who’s at risk for insomnia? How is insomnia diagnosed? Is insomnia associated with other health problems? How can I overcome insomnia? Learn more. . .
Download our Tips for More Restful Sleep Simple changes in your routine, diet, and environment can help you put this common sleep disorder to bed. Tips for More Restful Sleep
Health Library Topics We’re proud to partner with Healthwise to deliver the Healthwise Knowledgebase® to you. The following topics have been selected to help you learn more about common causes of sleep problems, how problems are diagnosed and treatment options. General Overviews and Common Causes of Sleep Problems Sleep and Your Body Clock Sleeping Better Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Insomnia Sleep Apnea Snoring  Sleep Problems Related to Other Conditions and Stages of Life Allergies Asthma in children Asthma in teens and adults Anxiety Cancer: Home Treatment for Sleep Problems Coping with Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older Depression Fibromyalgia   Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Heart Failure and Sleep Problems Jet Lag and Melatonin Menopause and Perimenopause Night Eating Syndrome Nighttime Leg Cramps Overactive Bladder Restless Legs Syndrome Shift Work Sleep Disorder Sleep Problems During Pregnancy
Tests for Diagnosing Sleep Problems Sleep Studies
Treatment Options for Sleep Problems Learn more about common treatment options for general sleep problems, including behavioral approaches, over-the-counter medicines and supplements, and prescription medicines. Also learn about other treatment options for snoring and sleep apnea. Learn more about treatment options for sleep problems
	Hill Physicians Programs & Resources
A Better Night's Sleep podcast series Learn about insomnia, its causes, and try a guided imagery exercise to help you get more restful sleep. To play a podcast, simply click an image below and your media player will launch. To download a podcast see these instructions. . .   Prepare to Sleep Better MP3 file - 5.74MB 4min. 11 sec. A Better Night's Sleep MP3 file - 12.6MB 13min. 48 sec. Listen to more Relaxation Podcasts. . . Tips to Help You Start Sleeping Better Tonight Throughout the day there are things you can do to get better sleep at night. Learn more. . . Discounted Massage and Yoga Services We're pleased to partner with independent massage therapists and yoga instructors to offer Hill Physicians members a 15 percent discount on these services. Visit our Health & Wellness Discounts center to locate a participating therapist or class near you.  Resources for Other Conditions Related to Sleep Problems Back Pain Health Information Center Depression Health Information Center Breast Cancer Health Information Center Allergies & Asthma Health Information Center  Nutrition & Weight Management Health Information Center  Stress Management Resources Hill Physicians' Member Health Improvement department can refer our members to condition-specific disease management programs offered by your health plan. Contact our Member Health Improvement department for more information.
	Support and Resources
Hill Physicians recommends the following resources and support groups for those coping with sleep problems. General Sleep Resources National Sleep Foundation Test your sleep IQ Resources for Teens Awake at the Wheel - sleep information for teens from the National Heart Blood and Lung Institute  Zzzzz - How much is enough? quiz for teens  Sleep Apnea Resources Sleep apnea self-help groups More sleep apnea resources

*The information provided is meant to aid in your education on health and wellness. Hill Physicians strongly recommends that you seek the advice of a medical professional for any and all medical and/or psychological ailments.