254 - Sleep Issues and COVID-19

COVID-19 is tied to sleep issues like insomnia but is this a result of stress and anxiety or is there a biological issue caused by the virus? Dr. Rachel Salas, a neurologist and sleep specialist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about sleep anxiety and the neurological drivers behind insomnia in patients regardless of whether or not they've had COVID. They also talk about the sleep issues plaguing health care workers, changes in circadian rhythms for people working from home, treatment plans for sleep issues, and why seeking help for insomnia may be easier than ever. KEYWORDS: sleep hygiene; orthosomnia