Sleep disorders (insomnia) as a psychoneurological dilemma in the diagnosis and treatment

Abstract

Approaches of psychiatrists and neurologists to the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disorders are analyzed. On the basis of studying of 37 patients, the phenomenon of «somnic anhedonia» is described. Data on the relationship between insomnia and various mental disorders are presented. Scientifically based schemes of therapy, in particular, with the application of etifoxine (stresam) are described.