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In Case You Missed It! – August 2022
If you’ve missed any of the latest news we’ve shared through our social media this month, don’t worry! Get up to date with this edition of “In Case You Missed It!” New medicine serdexmethylphenidate for IH set to enter clinical trials later... read >
Anxiety, Depression, and Function in Individuals With Chronic Physical Conditions: A Longitudinal Analysis
Separately identifying and treating anxiety can be helpful for people who have chronic conditions. This is one of the main conclusions of a refereed journal article, which we’ve summarized at the request of the HF Patient Advisory and Advocacy Council... read >
New Research Published on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Hypersomnias
While cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been used extensively to treat many disorders, including insomnia, until now little research has been done to develop similar treatments for idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) and narcolepsy. Dr. Jason Ong, a member... read >
Thinking of Requesting Work Accommodations? Your Mood and Confidence Matter
A summary of a refereed journal article was written at the request of the HF Patient Advisory and Advocacy Council (PAAC) because of its relevance to those with hypersomnias. It highlights some of the issues regarding the complex process of requesting... read >
Challenges to Seeking Appropriate Support for Unmet Needs in Neurological Disorders
This summary of a refereed journal article was written at the request of the HF Patient Advisory and Advocacy Council (PAAC) because of its relevance to those with hypersomnias. The findings of the Australian-based study that is the basis for the article... read >
Getting Support from a Mental Health Professional
by Diane Powell, LCSW People with idiopathic hypersomnia and related disorders live with the constant challenges of having a chronic condition that is not well known and is poorly understood even by researchers. Every day, there are... read >