Dr Alexander Sweetman

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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.

Insomnia – Drug & non-drug management

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

Respiratory and sleep

Podcasts

Co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnoea

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

Respiratory and sleep

Podcasts

Insomnia assessment and management for GPs: Part 2 – behavioural treatments for insomnia

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

Respiratory and sleep

Clinical Articles

How do I stop my mind racing and get some sleep?

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.

How do I stop my mind racing and get some sleep?

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.

By Dr Alexander Sweetman

Clinical Articles

Respiratory and sleep

Insomnia assessment and management for GPs: Part 2 – behavioural treatments for insomnia

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

By Dr Alexander Sweetman

Podcasts

Respiratory and sleep

Co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnoea

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

By Dr Alexander Sweetman

Podcasts

Respiratory and sleep

Insomnia – Drug & non-drug management

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

By Dr Alexander Sweetman

Podcasts

Respiratory and sleep

Dr Alexander Sweetman

Senior Program Manager, Australasian Sleep Association; Chair, ASA Psychologist Education Committee

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Insomnia – Drug & non-drug management

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

Co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnoea

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

Insomnia assessment and management for GPs: Part 2 – behavioural treatments for insomnia

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

How do I stop my mind racing and get some sleep?

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.

How do I stop my mind racing and get some sleep?

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.

Insomnia assessment and management for GPs: Part 2 – behavioural treatments for insomnia

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

Co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnoea

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

Insomnia – Drug & non-drug management

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

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Dr Alexander Sweetman

Senior Program Manager, Australasian Sleep Association; Chair, ASA Psychologist Education Committee

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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An Update on Heart Failure in Primary Care

Tuesday 3rd February, 7pm - 9pm AEDT

Speaker

Prof Andrew Sindone

Cardiologist; Director of the Heart Failure Unit and Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Concord Hospital

We invite you to our first webcast of 2026, where Prof Andrew Sindone will provide an update on heart failure in primary care. Earn up to 4 hours CPD. RACGP & ACRRM accredited.