Although most people spend about a third of their time in bed, all too often people struggle to get deep and restful sleep. Sleep is essential to our bodies for maintaining mental and physical health, and it helps to repair and restore our brains. It’s reported that 50 to 70 million Americans have chronic sleep disorders, with the most common sleep disorders being insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy.
Today the doctor is in to answer your questions about sleep, and how to know when you need help from a medical professional to prevent health issues related to sleep disruptions.
Kin M. Yuen, M.D., M.S.Dr. Kin Yuen is a board-certified physician in sleep medicine working with Bay Sleep Clinic. She is an assistant professor at UCSF and Adjunct associate professor at Stanford University.She completed her Master of Science degree in Health Services Research and her post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University.Her research interests include sleep disorders especially in women and children, cardiac arrhythmia, and the use of medical devices in sleep.
If you’re having trouble sleeping, you’re not alone. About 25 percent of Americans experience acute insomnia each year. Good sleep is essential for your physical and emotional health, and a first step in getting a good night sleep is to learn about what helps and what hinders sleep.
Guests:
Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, has twenty years of providing cognitive-behavior therapy for anxiety disorders and chronic insomnia. He is a licensed psychologist and co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy. He specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and insomnia, and is the author of seven books, including, Anxiety and Avoidance: A Universal Treatment for Anxiety, Panic, and Fear,OCD a guide for the newly diagnosed, and his newest book is, The Insomnia Workbook for Teens. He is also an assistant clinical professor of psychology, at the University of California at Berkeley, and an adjunct faculty member of the Beck Institute.
Monique A. Thompson, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist specializing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for mood and anxiety disorders. She treats adults and teens with depression, anxiety (panic, worry, phobias), social anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, and life stress. In addition to her practice at the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, she was a staff psychologist at the Golden Bear Mood and Sleep Research Clinic at UC Berkeley. She has extensive training in CBT for insomnia (CBT-I). She also has experience working with individuals and families coping with addiction, role transitions, and chronic health problems (multiple sclerosis, lupus, cancer, chronic pain).
We discussed the complexities of getting a good night sleep and talked about insomnia, jet lag, circadian rhythms, shift work, electronics, and other sleep concerns.
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Jamie Zeitzer, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine and a health science specialist at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He is a member of the Stanford Center on Longevity, Child Health Research Institute, and Stanford Neurosciences Institute. Dr. Zeitzer’s work has direct application in jet lag, shift work, and altered sleep timing in teens and older individuals.
Listen now to KPFA 94.1FM “About Health” 10/15/18
Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, has twenty years of providing cognitive-behavior therapy for anxiety disorders and chronic insomnia. He is a licensed psychologist and co-director of the 
Monique A. Thompson, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist specializing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for mood and anxiety disorders. She treats adults and teens with depression, anxiety (panic, worry, phobias), social anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, and life stress. In addition to her practice at the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, she was a staff psychologist at the 
We discussed the complexities of getting a good night sleep and talked about insomnia, jet lag, circadian rhythms, shift work, electronics, and other sleep concerns.
