Learning module: assessing and managing insomnia
Module summary
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Dr Roger Henderson explains what insomnia – or sleeplessness – is, how to assess it and how to manage it.
Key learning points
- How insomnia affects people
- The causes and types of insomnia
- How to manage and treat insomnia
Author
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Roger Henderson is a GP in Scotland
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