CS01 – Rest for Resilience: Insomnia’s Impact on Mental Wellness
Friday, Oct. 20
12:00 – 13:30 (1.5 hrs)
Meeting Room: Grand Ballroom (Grand Ballroom level, North Tower)
David J. Robinson*, MD, FRCPC; Jennifer Swainson, MD, FRCPC; Tim Ayas, BSc, MD, FRCPC, CCFP, MPH; Michael Mak, MD, FRCPC
CanMEDS Roles:
- Medical Expert
At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1) Describe the diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and impacts of insomnia; 2) Consider the intricate, bidirectional relationship between insomnia and mood disorders when treating patients with comorbid insomnia and depression; 3) Counsel patients on the reciprocal risks for insomnia and recreational substance use; and 4) Apply evidence-based treatment strategies and best practices recommended by experts to effectively manage comorbid insomnia in patients with psychiatric conditions.
