causes fatigue, which increases the possibility for vehicle accidents. Obstructive sleep apnea affects more than half the NYPD. Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic disease that can be treated, with the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine (Hoffstein et at., 1992). Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea proves useful. However, treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is unclear (Hoffstein et at., 1992). The effect of obstructive sleep apnea as a cardiac risk factor and the potential protective effect of its treatment, is unclear (Hoffstein et at., 1992). Researchers conducted an observational study to associate evidence of deadly and non-deadly cardiovascular events of modest snorers, untreated obstructive
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Chronic insomnia, a risk factor for the development of psychiatric disorders, which included depression, as well as major depressive episodes, a significance or difficulty of depression that often persists beyond the scientific incident, and a predictive indicator of lasting illness progression and treatment response (Lustberg and Reynolds, 2000). According to Dr. Saddichha, Insomnia is a disorder characterized by inability to sleep or a total lack of sleep (2012). Many officers of the NYPD suffer from insomnia. This is due to the stressful situations in, which they find themselves and the stressors associated with the job. Insomnia can be treated with Non-pharmacologic strategies, such as therapy and relaxation techniques. Pharmacologic strategies require medical prescription, which can become addictive (Saddichha, 2012). Conflicting research indicate that sleep deprivation is an effective method to treat depression. This method in treating depression can be effective 50 to 60 percent of the time, estimating significant results compared to current prescription drugs. Noting, that positive mood elevation generally lasts for a period of time or until the person is ready to sleep. As a continuing treatment, sleep deprivation is impractical. However, researchers have been researching the phenomenon in an effort to determine the cellular mechanisms related to depression and remission (Lustberg and Reynolds,
Chronic insomnia, a risk factor for the development of psychiatric disorders, which included depression, as well as major depressive episodes, a significance or difficulty of depression that often persists beyond the scientific incident, and a predictive indicator of lasting illness progression and treatment response (Lustberg and Reynolds, 2000). According to Dr. Saddichha, Insomnia is a disorder characterized by inability to sleep or a total lack of sleep (2012). Many officers of the NYPD suffer from insomnia. This is due to the stressful situations in, which they find themselves and the stressors associated with the job. Insomnia can be treated with Non-pharmacologic strategies, such as therapy and relaxation techniques. Pharmacologic strategies require medical prescription, which can become addictive (Saddichha, 2012). Conflicting research indicate that sleep deprivation is an effective method to treat depression. This method in treating depression can be effective 50 to 60 percent of the time, estimating significant results compared to current prescription drugs. Noting, that positive mood elevation generally lasts for a period of time or until the person is ready to sleep. As a continuing treatment, sleep deprivation is impractical. However, researchers have been researching the phenomenon in an effort to determine the cellular mechanisms related to depression and remission (Lustberg and Reynolds,