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Dr Alexander Sweetman

Senior Program Manager, Australasian Sleep Association; Chair, ASA Psychologist Education Committee
I am interested in the diagnosis and management of insomnia, sleep apnoea, and co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnoea.

I am currently managing a primary care sleep disorder education and implementation program at the Australasian Sleep Association.

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Martin turns off the light to fall asleep, but his mind quickly springs into action. Racing thoughts about work deadlines, his overdue car service, and his father’s recent surgery occupy his mind.

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There is a massive magnitude of people suffering from insomnia. It’s important to talk about insomnia and manage it well

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Recognise that insomnia and sleep apnoea do frequently co-occur. This is roughly 40-50% of patients with either condition, will have both...

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Dr Alexander Sweetman discusses the latest innovations in CBT options for insomnia.

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