Interventions for Sleep Disruption

Empirical support for a link between sleep disruption and aggression has been established. Chapter 3 also identified various sleep disorders that appear to be associated with aggressive behaviors. It is important to consider the impact that treatment of sleep disruption may have on aggressive behaviors. This chapter will review interventions utilized to improve sleep quality/quantity as well as pharmacological and psychological interventions that address specific symptoms of sleep disorders. Moreover, the impact of these treatments on aggression and violence, when available, will be discussed.