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Dream Anxiety Disorders (Nightmares): A Review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 June 2009

Tomas Blanes ,
Mary Burgess ,
Isaac M. Marks  and
Michael Gill
Tomas Blanes
Affiliation:
Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals, London
Mary Burgess
Affiliation:
Bethlem Royal Hospital, London
Isaac M. Marks
Affiliation:
Institute of Psychiatry, London
Michael Gill
Affiliation:
Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals, London
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Knowledge of the aetiology, epidemiology and treatment of nightmares has improved with more accurate definition of the problem. This review summarizes what is known about nightmares and their relationship with other medical and psychiatric disorders. Treatment methods are discussed, with particular reference to behavioural methods, which have become increasingly popular in recent years. Further research is suggested in order to determine the most efficient method of treating distressing nightmares.

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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , Volume 21 , Issue 1 , January 1993 , pp. 37 - 43
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Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 1993

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