The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Nightmares are among the most agonizing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – a condition that can develop after exposure to severe traumatic experiences, such as disasters, serious accidents, acts of violence, or wartime experiences. Individuals affected relive the events intensely at night, as if they were real, time and […]
Nightmares are not just a fleeting inconvenience—they can have profound implications on mental health and overall well-being. Recent studies have suggested that nightmares are underdiagnosed and undertreated, even in sleep centers.1,2 Because it is unlikely that patients will report nightmares without provocation, it is important for providers to inquire about […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has permitted marketing of a new device intended for the temporary reduction of sleep disturbance related to nightmares in adults 22 years or older who have nightmare disorder or who have nightmares from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The device provides gentle vibration through […]
