This book, written by many of the predominant sleep experts in the field, should become a staple reference in every psychiatrist's office since so many patients seen in those offices will be complaining of sleep difficulties. In fact, this book is not just for those interested in sleep issues in psychiatry, but for anyone interested in an overview of major sleep disorders. Each chapter reviews one of the major sleep disorders and clarifies the prevalence, the differential diagnosis, and the latest knowledge regarding treatment. Each chapter is easy to read and follow. This book will help the health care professional help all the millions of people complaining of difficulty sleeping.—Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego

A basic knowledge of sleep medicine is necessary in the current practice of psychiatry. Untreated sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and insomnia, may lead to psychiatric symptoms. Psychiatric illness, particularly mood and anxiety disorders, frequently lead to sleep disturbance. Sleep Disorders and Psychiatry focuses directly on the important interface of these two clinical areas. Dr. Buysse and the other contributors to this text provide a valuable, up-to-date review of the most common sleep disorders, their evaluation and management, and their relevance for patients with psychiatric disorders.—David N. Neubauer, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center

Insomnia and daytime sleepiness represent some of the most commonly encountered complaints in psychiatric patients. These complaints, their causes, differential diagnoses, and management strategies and masterfully reviewed and updated in Sleep Disorders and Psychiatry, edited by Daniel J. Buysse M.D. Although the work is comprehensive in scope, the authors, who represent some of the most notable psychiatrists in the field of sleep disorders medicine, elaborate upon the most commonly encountered syndromes, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, the parasomnias, and circadian rhythm sleep disorders. They offer to us an evidence-based work, which is rich in clinical relevance. This book is a must-read for every practicing psychiatrist.—Karl Doghramji, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Jefferson Medical College, Director, Sleep Disorders Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ever increasing evidence regarding the impact of sleep disorders on emotional, behavioral, and neurocognitive function underscores the importance of sleep disorders to the practice of psychiatry. In this volume, Dr. Buysse and colleagues have effectively synthesized state-of-the-art information regarding the presentations, complications, and management of major sleep disorders, particularly as they pertain to psychiatry. The information offered in these chapters will enhance the clinical effectiveness of all mental health professionals.—Michael J. Sateia, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Chief, Section of Sleep Medicine, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, New Hampshire

Sleep problems are perhaps the most common complaints cutting across all psychiatric settings. The practitioner needs to separate those sleep problems which are intrinsic to psychiatric disorders from those which are primary sleep disorders, and must manage each. Sleep Disorders and Psychiatry provides context and practical information to accomplish these tasks.—W. Vaughn McCall, M.D., M.S., Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

This is one of many relevant topics that have been updated in the Review of Psychiatry series. This volume is lucid and complete. It is an excellent addition to the library of psychiatrists needing a reference or update of sleep medicine.—Doody's Book Review Service, 11/1/2005