The straight facts on Loreev, a new extended-release formulation of lorazepam (Ativan).

Sleepwalking is a rare side effect on psychiatric medications, particularly hypnotics and antidepressants. A new analysis explores whether lithium and the antipsychotics should be added to that list.

Poor sleep is a drag on daily function and a central factor in psychopathology, however typical sleep hygiene advice has little impact in everyday practice. In this article, Dr Rafael Pelayo takes us to the next level of understanding and helping patients and families with straightforward ideas that can begin during everyday office visits.

The health benefits of light therapy are expanding its use beyond winter depression. Here we explore those promises and pitfalls, including ADHD, PTSD, bipolar depression, binge eating, sleep disorders, dementia, sexual dysfunction, traumatic brain injury, diabetes, and arthritis.

Does eszopiclone (Lunesta) have therapeutic effects beyond insomnia? Possibly in depression and anxiety, but the jury is still out in PTSD.

So many of use melatonin to try to help children get to sleep, but does it really work? And if so, what is the optimal dosage? And what is the optimal timing of administration to optimize the use of this supplement? This research review will give you excellent practical guidance.

Ramelteon (Rozerem) is one of the safer sleep medications, but how well does its efficacy stack up against other hypnotics? The answer surprised us.