Sleep, the common denominator for psychological adaptation.

Koninck, Joseph De

doi:10.1037/0708-5591.38.3.191

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“…However, it should be noted that the vast majority of individuals who reported taking psychoactive medication in the previous year reported that they had not consulted a psychologist. Given (i) that there are effective psychological interventions for the problems for which these medications are routinely prescribed (Chambless et al, 1996; De Koninck, 1997) and (ii) the often expressed concerns about side-effects and compliance problems with psychoactive medication, psychologists are likely to have much to offer these individuals (cf. Barlow, 1994).…”

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Who uses psychological services in Canada?

Hunsley¹,

Lee²,

Aubry³

1999

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne

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Using data collected by Statistics Canada in the 1994-1995 Population Health Survey, we provide a profile of consumers of psychological services. Approximately 2.15% of those surveyed indicated that they had consulted a psychologist in the 12 months prior to the survey; in population estimates, this is equivalent to 515,000 Canadians. The demographic profile of consumers of psychological services is consistent with patterns of utilization of mental health services found in other studies. That is, consumers were more likely to be female, to be middle-aged and to be separated, divorced or widowed. Those with higher education and higher income were more likely to receive psychological services. Consumers of psychological services reported poorer health status than the general population, a higher number of past and recent stressors, higher levels of distress, and were more likely to have received psychotropic medication. However, the majority of those likely to meet criteria for a diagnosis of depression did not receive psychological services. Another important theme emerging from the study was the apparent underutilization of psychological services, especially by those Canadians with the greatest mental health needs.

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Who uses psychological services in Canada?

Hunsley¹,

Lee²,

Aubry³

1999

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne

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“…Researchers have recognized the important role of sleep in psychological functioning (De Koninck, 1997). The quantity and quality of sleep predicts cognitive performance (see Pilcher & Huffcutt, 1996; Wesensten, Belenky, & Balkin, 2006), as well as psychological and physical health (Barton, Spelten, Totterdell, Smith, & Folkard, 1995; Dolan, Adler, Thomas, & Castro, 2005; Naitoh, Kelly, & Englund, 1990).…”

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Insomnia severity, combat exposure and mental health outcomes

Wright¹,

Britt²,

Bliese

et al. 2010

Stress and Health

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Few studies have examined insomnia severity as a moderator of the impact of combat experiences on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol problems, such that combat exposure is expected to have more negative consequences for soldiers who report insomnia. In this study, a sample of 522 military personnel completed measures of PTSD and alcohol problems prior to a 12‐month deployment to Iraq, and then completed measures assessing insomnia severity, combat exposure, PTSD, alcohol problems and overall distress 3 months post‐deployment. Results of a moderated multiple regression indicated that insomnia severity interacted with combat exposure to predict PTSD and alcohol problems after controlling for pre‐deployment baseline measures of these outcomes, such that the relationship between combat exposure and the mental health symptoms was stronger when insomnia severity was greater. Results are discussed from the perspective of the role of insomnia in the development of PTSD and alcohol problems, as well as from an occupational health perspective where insomnia may deprive individuals of the resources they need to recover from the effects of severe occupational stressors found in high risk occupations. Published in 2010 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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“…This is, in part, because of a lack of psychologists trained in the behavioural sleep medicine component of health psychology. In an article published in this journal in 1997, De Koninck highlighted the impact that sleep has on several aspects of psychological functioning, and indicated that researchers and practitioners in psychology should be more attentive to sleep-related issues when working with clients or research participants. De Koninck also encouraged the integration of the topic of sleep into clinical psychology curricula.…”

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A Survey of Insomnia Treatment at Canadian Sleep Centres: Is There a Role for Clinical Psychologists?

Ruyak¹,

Bilsbury²,

Rajda³

2004

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne

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This survey found that less than 15% of Canadian sleep centres have developed programs for the psychological treatment of insomnia. One in five Canadians suffer from insomnia: the most common sleep complaint confronting health care practitioners. With increasing evidence of the importance of quality sleep for optimal daytime functioning, it is timely to advocate for the development of psychologically-based insomnia programs within Canadian sleep centres. Closer collaboration between clinical psychologists and family physicians in managing insomnia is also required. This paper highlights issues (related to the identification and treatment of sleep disorders) for clinical training of psychologists in Canadian Ph.D. programmes and internship sites.

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Sleep, the common denominator for psychological adaptation.

Cited by 7 publications

References 16 publications

Who uses psychological services in Canada?

Who uses psychological services in Canada?

Insomnia severity, combat exposure and mental health outcomes

A Survey of Insomnia Treatment at Canadian Sleep Centres: Is There a Role for Clinical Psychologists?

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