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In people with traumatic brain injury, disruptions to sleep are pervasive, affecting 50% to 70% of people and manifesting as difficulties in falling asleep or frequent nighttime awakenings. The repercussions of inadequate sleep can encompass daytime fatigue, cognitive challenges, emotional instability, and even heightened vulnerability to depression and strained relationships. After TBI, insomnia often persists as a prevalent sleep problem, impacting peoples' overall well-being. Research conducted by scientists at Kessler Foundation underscored the enduring nature of post-TBI insomnia, with 60% experiencing improvements while 40% continued to grapple with sleep disturbances, resulting in heightened fatigue, depression, and hindered daily activities. Notably, the study revealed the significance of good sleep hygiene in mitigating these challenges and highlighted the underutilization of non-medication treatments for post-TBI insomnia, suggesting an imperative for alternative treatment approaches.

This research emphasizes the prolonged influence of sleep complications following a brain injury on mental health, emphasizing the urgent need for more effective, medication-free treatment options. It advocates seeking guidance from healthcare professionals, including doctors and sleep specialists, while promoting the significance of upholding a healthy sleep-wake cycle through adherence to good sleep hygiene practices. Moreover, it emphasizes the necessity for further exploration of non-medication treatments and alternative strategies to address post-TBI insomnia, shedding light on the critical role of comprehensive, holistic care in supporting peoples' recovery and well-being.

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Introduction - 0:00 - 0:28
When a brain injury disrupts your sleep… - 0:29 - 1:17
What does the research tell us - 1:17 - 2:00
Who did the study look at? - 2:00 - 2:34
Why is this study important - 2:35 - 2:52
What can you do? - 2:53 - 3:05
Learn more about this research - 3:06

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