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Article: Stanford Study Recruiting Participants Who Have Insomnia and Depression.
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- May 18, 2009
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STANFORD, Calif. -- "You'll feel better after a good night's sleep." We've all heard those words, but have we ever stopped to wonder about the mental health of people who just aren't able to sleep well? Rachel Manber has, and the Stanford University School of Medicine researcher is trying to identify the best way to treat patients suffering from both depression and insomnia.
Manber, PhD, an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is seeking volunteers for a first-of-its-kind study on the benefits of combining the treatments of medication for depression and psychotherapy for sleep difficulties.
Depression and insomnia, defined as having ...