Insomnia Disorder in People Navigating Divorce or Separation

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among people navigating divorce or separation? Acute sleep disruption common during separation
Are people navigating divorce or separation at higher risk? #N/A
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? High
Does it show up differently among people navigating divorce or separation? Contextually
How might it look different? Rumination, changed sleeping environment and emotional arousal can precipitate insomnia
What commonly occurs alongside it? Depression; anxiety
What can it be confused with? Adjustment disorder; depression
Common screening tool ISI — Insomnia Severity Index
Separate screening tool for people navigating divorce or separation None
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