Insomnia in the community

ABSTRACT

Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint encountered in primary care. It affects both the individual and society through the burden of medical, psychiatric, interpersonal and social consequences. The management of patients affected by insomnia depends on the accurate diagnosis of the condition, consideration of the possible aetiologies, the duration of the insomnia and its impact on both the individual and society. Herein, we discuss the appropriate management of insomnia in the community.