PSYC Lecture: Vitamin “S” Deficiency: An Introduction to Normal Sleep and Sleep Disorders.

Across species sleep is an obvious and vital neurobiological process. In humans, sleep deficiency is unreasonably common due to both lifestyle decisions and any of 80 recognized sleep disorders. This talk will present an overview of normal human sleep processes and the health consequences of poor sleep. Several of the most common sleep disorders, including insomnia, will be discussed. Dr. Pigeon will present findings from completed and ongoing research studies designed to improve sleep in distinct patient populations.