A conversation about sleeping pills with Dr. Wallace B. Mendelson (#20)

Insomnia Coach® Podcast

Dr. Mendelson is a highly respected figure in the field of sleep research and medicine, with expertise in psychiatry and sleep medicine. He is renowned for his extensive research into sleeping pills and their properties, as well as the impact of medication on sleep. During this episode, Dr. Mendelson provides insight into the history of sleeping pills, sharing how they work and outlining the potential risks associated with their use. Additionally, we delve into over-the-counter sleeping pills and supplements and explore a safer alternative to sleeping pills for chronic insomnia - cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), the recommended first-line treatment backed by evidence. Listen to this episode