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Dealing with sleep problems during home confinement due to the COVID-19 outbreak: Practical recommendations from a task force of the European CBT-I Academy.
Altena, Ellemarije; Baglioni, Chiara; Espie, Colin A; Ellis, Jason; Gavriloff, Dimitri; Holzinger, Brigitte; Schlarb, Angelika; Frase, Lukas; Jernelöv, Susanna; Riemann, Dieter.
  • Altena E; UMR 5287, Institut de Neurosciences Intégratives et Cognitives d'Aquitaine, Neuroimagerie et Cognition Humaine, CNRS, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
  • Baglioni C; Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Espie CA; Department of Human Sciences, University of Rome 'G. Marconi' - Telematic, Italy.
  • Ellis J; Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
  • Gavriloff D; Northumbria Centre for Sleep Research, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK.
  • Holzinger B; Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
  • Schlarb A; Institut für Bewusstseins- und Traumforschung, Vienna, Austria.
  • Frase L; Department of Psychology, University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany.
  • Jernelöv S; Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Riemann D; Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Centre for Psychiatry Research, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
J Sleep Res ; 29(4): e13052, 2020 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-31210
ABSTRACT
In the current global home confinement situation due to the COVID-19 outbreak, most individuals are exposed to an unprecedented stressful situation of unknown duration. This may not only increase daytime stress, anxiety and depression levels, but also disrupt sleep. Importantly, because of the fundamental role that sleep plays in emotion regulation, sleep disturbance can have direct consequences upon next day emotional functioning. In this paper, we summarize what is known about the stress-sleep link and confinement as well as effective insomnia treatment. We discuss those effects of the current home confinement situation that can disrupt sleep but also those that could benefit sleep quality. We suggest adaptions of cognitive behavioural therapy elements that are feasible to implement for those facing changed work schedules and requirements, those with health anxiety and those handling childcare and home-schooling, whilst also recognizing the general limitations imposed on physical exercise and social interaction. Managing sleep problems as best as possible during home confinement can limit stress and possibly prevent disruptions of social relationships.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Sleep Wake Disorders / Social Isolation / Coronavirus Infections Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Sleep Res Journal subject: Psychophysiology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jsr.13052

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Sleep Wake Disorders / Social Isolation / Coronavirus Infections Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Sleep Res Journal subject: Psychophysiology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jsr.13052