And there are two different types of insomnia, according to Sklar: episodic, or acute, insomnia, and chronic insomnia. To qualify for the latter, you’d have to experience symptoms for three ...

Situational insomnia, as its name suggests, is triggered by a specific situation, such as a stressful life event or jet lag; it is sometimes called acute insomnia. Situational insomnia typically ...

But when we talk about sleep, we often talk about both acute ("regular") and chronic insomnia. However, what's the difference ...

Occasional sleeping problems are called acute insomnia, and often it doesn't require medical attention. This can be caused by late eating, excessive screen time, or simply a busy mind. If sleeping ...

For people with acute insomnia, many over the counter medicines and prescription medication can cause something called 'rebound insomnia'. This occurs when a person stops taking a medication that ...

I specialize in health psychology, which focuses on promoting overall well-being as well as coping with acute and chronic illnesses. I also have extensive experience treating insomnia, weight ...