The DSM Sleep Disorders: One Episode to Make Sense Them All.

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**10 Sleep Disorder Categories?! Don't Worry—We've Got This.**

Today we're tackling one of the most intimidating chapters in the DSM-5-TR: Sleep-Wake Disorders.

At first glance, the DSM throws ten categories of sleep disorders at you, from insomnia and hypersomnolence to narcolepsy, sleep apnea, nightmares, sleep terrors, sleepwalking, REM sleep behavior disorder, restless legs syndrome, and more. It can feel overwhelming fast.

In this episode, we'll simplify the entire chapter into an easy-to-remember framework so you can recognize common sleep disorders, understand key diagnostic differences, know when a sleep study is indicated, and avoid common exam and clinical pitfalls.

Whether you're a PMHNP student, psychiatric nurse practitioner, psychiatry resident, therapist, or practicing clinician, this episode will help you organize the sleep disorders chapter into a system that actually makes sense.

**Key Topics Covered:**

• DSM-5-TR Sleep-Wake Disorders overview

• Insomnia Disorder

• Hypersomnolence Disorder

• Narcolepsy

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea vs Central Sleep Apnea

• Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders

• Nightmare Disorder

• Sleep Terrors and Confusional Arousals

• Sleepwalking (Somnambulism)

• REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

• Restless Legs Syndrome

• Sleep Paralysis

• When to order polysomnography (sleep studies)

• High-yield board exam and clinical pearls

**Takeaways:**

✓ Learn all 10 DSM-5-TR sleep disorder categories without memorizing endless criteria

✓ Understand the difference between REM and NREM parasomnias

✓ Know when sleep studies are indicated

✓ Recognize common board-style diagnostic traps

✓ Build a practical framework for clinical practice

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The DSM Sleep Disorders: One Episode to Make Sense Them All.

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