Physiological and Psychologica

Page One Sleep is a biological function that remains a mystery. Diagnosing sleep disturbance and its cause is the most important step in restoring healthy sleep, but there is little agreement, even among experts, on the best methods for effectively assessing a patient’s sleep disorder. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) groups sleep disorders into two major categories, Dyssomnias and Parasomnias. Problems with sleep are diagnosed at a Sleep Disorder Center. …

…a sleep center (http://www.wellconnected.com//). Page Five The American Academy of Sleep Medicine accredits Sleep Disorder Centers. Patients should investigate centers carefully, being sure that they offer full sleep studies (http://www.content.health.msn.com/). Two of the closest centers to Ripley, WV are: PM Sleep Medicine Thomas Memorial Sleep Disorder Center 3803 Emerson Avenue Thomas Memorial Hospital Parkersburg, WV 26104 4605 MacCorkle Avenue SW (30) 485-5041 South Charleston, WV 25309 (304) 766-3798 Web Site: www.thomaswv.org