Self-Help Resources

Sleep information and tools are organized here, with links to additional resources. Individuals experiencing a Sleep Disorder may also be struggling with depression, substance abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder or any number of other physical and/or behavioral health conditions. You may also find the self-help information available within other behavioral health categories on this web site to be helpful.

Fact Sheets and Handouts

Tips for a Good Night's Sleep
Identifies sleep patterns and suggests daytime and bedtime routines that may improve sleep.

Treatment and Management of Sleep Disorders
Provides information about a variety of Sleep Disorders, including how they are assessed and treated.

Sleep Disorder Information: Fact Sheets
Offers information about the following Sleep Disorders:

• Sleep Apnea
• Facts About Problem Sleepiness
• Facts About Narcolepsy
• Facts About Insomnia

Facts You Should Know about Sleep
Written for a military audience, this handout provides useful information about sleep and links to other useful resources for improving sleep.

Myths and Facts about Sleep
There are many common myths about sleep. Sometimes they can be characterized as "old wives tales," but there are other times the incorrect information can be serious and even dangerous.

Sleep and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
A National Center for PTSD Fact Sheet explains how sleep problems, such as difficulty falling asleep, waking frequently, and having distressing dreams or nightmares, are common to those suffering with PTSD.

Sleep Disorders and Depression
Lack of sleep alone cannot cause depression, but it does play a role. Lack of sleep caused by another medical illness or by personal problems can make depression worse. An inability to sleep that lasts over a long period of time is also an important clue that someone may be depressed.

Videos & Audio Tips

Cycles of Sleep and Waking
This is an animated video that provides basic information about sleep, as well tips to improve sleep.

Online Videos of Sleep Apnea Solutions
Choose from several online videos about dangers, causes, and treatment of sleep apnea.

Sleep Disorders
A variety of short video clips about Sleep Disorders and related problem, such as:

• When Worries Surface at Night: Sleep and Anxiety
• What's Keeping You Up?
• Why Can't You Sleep? Understanding Sleep Problems
• Gaining Control Over Sleep Problems
• Paying the Price of a Poor Night's Sleep

Books & Workbooks

No More Sleepless Nights with No More Sleepless Nights Workbook
P. Hauri & S. Linde

Get a Good Night's Sleep
K. A. Albert

Goodbye Insomnia, Hello Sleep
S. Dunkell

Web Resources

Web MD Sleep Disorders Health Center
Self-help resources and information about a variety of Sleep Disorders and related issues.

Military OneSource

American Sleep Apnea Association
Resources and support group information for individuals struggling with sleep apnea.

American Insomnia Association
A patient-focused organization, dedicated to providing resources to individuals suffering from insomnia by promoting awareness, education, and research of insomnia disorders.

Sleep Disorder Helpguide
More on Sleep Disorders, including types, diagnosis, risk factors, and prevention.

Veteran and Military Family Health
U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health

Real Warriors Campaign
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury