Sleep health is essential for mental health and overall well-being,
encompassing a range of practices and treatments tailored to individual needs.
Research shows LGBTQ individuals face higher rates of sleep problems due to unique stressors
Higher Rates of Anxiety and Depression
These prevalent mental health conditions in LGBTQ populations lead to significant sleep disturbances.
Substance Abuse
Increased substance use in some LGBTQ groups interferes with healthy sleep patterns, causing irregular schedules and poor sleep quality.
Stigma and Discrimination
Experiences of discrimination, bullying, and internalized stigma can lead to heightened stress and hypervigilance, disrupting sleep.
Gender dysphoria
For transgender individuals, distress related to gender identity can significantly impact sleep quality.
Treatment for Sleep Health with us
Melatonin
Tryptophan
Supplements
- Melatonin: A hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
- Tryptophan: An amino acid that boosts serotonin levels, promoting sleep.
Medication
- Prescription sleep aid: Medications like Ambien (zolpidem), Xanax (alprazolam) and Ativan (lorazepam), used for short-term treatment of insomnia.
Alphrazolam
Zolpidem
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- Newer class of: Medications like Lemborexant (Dayvigo) and Daridorexant (Quviviq) also helps with to regulate sleep but with minimal dependency risk.
Lemborexant
Daridirexant
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
helps by identifying routine, habits and behaviors that promotes healthier sleep patterns without medication dependency.
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sleep therapy is suitable for you?
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