Insomnia is a recognized medical condition for which safe and effective treatment options are available.
A common cause of sleep debt is insomnia, a recognized medical condition. It involves ongoing difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and/or waking too early and being unable to return to sleep.
Adults generally need about 7–9 hours of sleep each night to feel and function their best.
Are you consistently getting enough sleep?
Even a single night of poor sleep can leave you feeling tired, unfocused, or irritable. While these short-term symptoms can disrupt your day, sleep problems that continue over time may cause the effects to grow and become more severe. Learn more about the short-term effects of insomnia and explore practical tips that may help improve your sleep.
Learn MoreChronic (long-term) insomnia has been linked to health conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and depression. Learn why recognizing insomnia as a medical condition and getting properly diagnosed can help protect your overall health.
Learn MoreSleepDebt.ca has partnered with leading Canadian physicians to get their takes on how long-term sleep issues can affect overall health and why timely recognition of insomnia matters.
Learn about the cycle of weight gain and sleep issues with Dr. Sue Pedersen (Endocrinologist)
Discover the impact of sleep issues on mental health with Dr. Diane McIntosh (Psychiatrist)
Explore the connection between sleep issues and type 2 diabetes with Dr. Akshay Jain (Endocrinologist)
Understand the link between sleep issues and menopause with Dr. Alison Shea (Obstetrician and Gynecologist)
Learn about the hidden connection between sleep and migraine with Dr. James Kim (Family Doctor)
Take this short, clinically validated self-assessment to see where your sleep challenges may fall—from mild to more serious—and if it might be time to talk with your doctor.
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.
Meet Dr. Stephanie Liu
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