Dr. Elizabeth Vance, PsyD, LCSW
🛡️ Verified ClinicianLicensed Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Dr. Vance is a licensed clinical psychologist and somatic therapy pioneer with over 14 years of clinical outpatient experience. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), somatic down-regulation techniques, and values-based emotional regulation frameworks.
What is definition of Sleep Disorders in Mental Health Conditions?
Sleep disorders in mental health conditions refer to a group of conditions in which individuals experience disturbances in their sleep patterns. These disturbances can lead to difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or having poor quality sleep. Mental health conditions, such as anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and schizophrenia can often be accompanied by sleep problems. Sleep disorders in mental health can also have a reciprocal relationship, with sleep disturbances potentially worsening mental health symptoms, and vice versa. Treatment of both the sleep disorder and the underlying mental health condition is important for overall well-being.
