Talk to Your Doctor

Many people think that sleep trouble is normal. It’s not.

Quality sleep is vital to your overall health, but it may be an afterthought during visits with your doctor. Don’t forget that if you are experiencing insomnia, effective treatments options are available.

Talk to Your Doctor

Preparing For the Conversation

Knowing when it’s time to talk to your doctor about sleep issues and coming prepared to your appointment with the information your doctor needs are two important things you can learn to do today. Your doctor needs to know about your sleep issues and your concerns about your health—don't make the common mistake of thinking that it's not a big deal!

Preparing For the Conversation

Dr. Mom explains when to talk to your doctor about sleep issues

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Come prepared to your appointment with a sleep diary

Understand How

Share the results of
your Self-Assessment

The Self-Assessment was designed to take a close look at the ways that sleep issues may be disrupting your life. Your doctor can use the results to help determine the right treatment plan for you.

Take the Self-Assessment

Specialist Perspectives

Learn more about impact of sleep issues on health from renowned specialists from across Canada.

Dr. Mom

Dr. Stephanie Liu, aka Dr. Mom, is a family physician who delivers evidence-based health information. She has a special interest in sleep medicine and has partnered with SleepDebt.ca to bring you a series of informative blog posts and videos.

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